Medical, ethical, legal and social issues in genetic - Bioethics ...
Medical, ethical, legal and social issues in genetic - Bioethics ...
Medical, ethical, legal and social issues in genetic - Bioethics ...
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ANNEX C<br />
<strong>in</strong>terpretation to reduce the burden on the <strong>in</strong>dividual physician to <strong>in</strong>terpret the test<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Conclusion<br />
The <strong>in</strong>fluence of <strong>genetic</strong>s <strong>in</strong> medic<strong>in</strong>e is grow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to grow. While it<br />
carries with it much promise for improv<strong>in</strong>g the prevention <strong>and</strong> treatment of diseases,<br />
there are potential obstacles <strong>and</strong> repercussions that may hamper this vision. Some of<br />
these <strong>issues</strong> have been highlighted <strong>in</strong> this paper. We have a unique opportunity to<br />
recommend ways of safeguard<strong>in</strong>g ourselves before a negative <strong>in</strong>cident happens, <strong>and</strong> we<br />
should seize this chance. After all, prevention is the best cure.