Geneticists Approach Ethics: An International Survey

NIH May 1, 1992 | R01

Geneticists Approach Ethics: An International Survey

Principal Investigator(s): Wertz, Dorothy

Institution: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center for Mental Retardation

FOA Number: N/A

Abstract

Problems in international cooperation may arise if genetics centers in different nations operate under different ethical standards. A survey will be conducted for the HGP. Geneticists in 34 nations will receive the same questionnaires as those used in the U.S. - Canada survey described above. In each nation, a contact geneticist will distribute the questionnaires. Results reflecting geneticists' own views about preferred legal/ethical approaches will be useful to policy-makers and lawmakers in all nations involved in the HGP. This study is serving as an extension of the above study of 1600 geneticists and genetic counselors. Results will be compared with responses from the national study.

FUNDING AGENCY:

Funder:
NIH

Institute:
NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Funding Type:
R01

Project Number:
R01HG000540

Start Date:
May 1, 1992

End Date:
Apr 30, 1995

PROJECT TERMS:

bias, biotechnology, Ethics, Genetic Counseling, genetic disorder diagnosis, genetic techniques, Genome, health care professional practice, health insurance, health related legal, health science profession, health science research, induced abortion, Morals, population survey, Questionnaires, statistics /biometry

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