Genetic testing without consent: the implications of the new Human Tissue Act 2004

J Med Ethics. 2006 Dec;32(12):690-2. doi: 10.1136/jme.2005.013631.

Authors

A Lucassen¹, J Kaye

Affiliation

¹ Wessex Clinical Genetics Service, Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton SO16 5YA, UK. [email protected]

Abstract

Despite its focus on consent the new Human Tissue Act 2004 allows for testing without consent where a relative could benefit

MeSH terms

Access to Information
Disclosure / ethics
Ethics, Medical*
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Privacy / ethics
Genetic Privacy / legislation & jurisprudence
Genetic Testing / ethics*
Genetic Testing / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Legislation, Medical*
United Kingdom