Genetic screening and haemoglobinopathies : Ethics... Catalogue en ligne

Titre :	Genetic screening and haemoglobinopathies : Ethics, politics and practice. (1998)
Auteurs :	K. ATKIN ; W.I.U. AHMAD ; Ethnicity and Social Policy Research Unit. University of Bradford. Bradford. GBR
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Social science and medicine (vol. 46, n° 3, 1998)
Pagination :	445-458
Langues:	Anglais
Mots-clés :	Thalassémie ; Anémie hématie falciforme ; Dépistage ; Génétique ; Ethique ; Conseil génétique ; Prévention santé ; Hémopathie ; Hémoglobinopathie ; Maladie héréditaire ; Système santé ; Royaume Uni ; Europe ; Homme
Résumé :	[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST 9R0xiX2I. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. The increasing availability of information on the human genetic makeup presents both individuals and society with difficult decisions. This paper explores the ethical and practical issues raised by genetic screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia major, by examining the emerging tension between allowing people to make informed choices, on the basis of genetic information, and prevention of haemoglobinopathies. Within this broad context, the paper also explores the more practical issues of providing genetic screening for haemoglobinopathies, such as the meaning of counselling and screening for the general population ; the psychological and social implications for people identified as carriers ; and the organisation and delivery of services. It concludes that screening is not always informed by a commitment to informed decision making.

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