ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2011
Ethical dilemmas in genetic testing: examples from the Cuban program for predictive diagnosis of hereditary ataxias.
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- Ethical, social, and cultural issues related to clinical genetic testing and counseling in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics · 2021Pooled it
- Current Overview of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 in Mexican Population: Challenges in Specialized Care for a Rare Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Genetics Health Professionals' Views on Quality of Genetic Counseling Service Provision for Presymptomatic Testing in Late-Onset Neurological Diseases in Portugal: Core Components, Specific Challenges and the Need for Assessment Tools.Journal of genetic counseling · 2015Article
- Bioethical issues of preventing hereditary diseases with late onset in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).International journal of circumpolar health · 2014Article
- A review of quality of life after predictive testing for and earlier identification of neurodegenerative diseases.Progress in neurobiology · 2013Review
- What counts as effective genetic counselling for presymptomatic testing in late-onset disorders? A study of the consultand's perspective.Journal of genetic counseling · 2013Article
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Abstract
Predictive testing protocols are intended to help patients affected with hereditary conditions understand their condition and make informed reproductive choices. However, predictive protocols may expose clinicians and patients to ethical dilemmas that interfere with genetic counseling and the decision making process. This paper describes ethical dilemmas in a series of five cases involving predictive testing for hereditary ataxias in Cuba. The examples herein present evidence of the deeply controversial situations faced by both individuals at risk and professionals in charge of these predictive studies, suggesting a need for expanded guidelines to address such complexities.
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