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What is Ethical Issues in Genetic Testing about?

Genetic testing raises important ethical issues. Key issues include privacy and confidentiality of genetic data, which is personal, permanent, predictive, and can affect family members. There are also concerns about discrimination in insurance and employment based on genetic information. Informed consent is important given implications for medical care, lifestyle, and family planning. Guidelines aim to balance autonomy, beneficence, justice, and protection of genetic data.

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sw

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