Guidelines for disclosing genetic information to family members: from development to use.

摘要: This paper presents the existing legal frameworks, professional guidelines and other documents related to conditions extent of disclosure genetic information by physicians at-risk family members. Although duty a physician regarding patient’s relatives has only been addressed few cases, courts have found such under some circumstances. Generally, should not be permitted without consent. Yet, due nature information, exceptions are foreseen, where treatment prevention available. warn relative is also supported policy organizations that issue. Practice with communication intervention plan emerging, providing tools allow them assist patients in their jeopardizing liability. Since aim improve appropriateness medical practice consequently better serve interests patients, it important determine what degree they document ‘best practice’ standards. Such an analysis essential step evaluate different approaches permitting