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Genetic discrimination: international perspectives
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Otlowski, M and Taylor, S and Bombard, Y, Genetic discrimination: international perspectives, Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics, 13 pp. 433-454. ISSN 1527-8204 (2012) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2012 Annual Reviews
DOI: doi:10.1146/annurev-genom-090711-163800
Abstract
Genetic discrimination (GD) is a complex, multifaceted ethical, psychosocial,
and legal phenomenon. It is defined as the differential treatment
of asymptomatic individuals or their relatives on the basis of their
real or assumed genetic characteristics. This article presents an overview
of GD within the contemporary international context. It describes the
concept of GD and its contextual features, reviews research evidence
regarding people’s experiences of GD and the impact of GD within a
range of domains, and provides an overview of legal and policy responses
to GD that have emerged globally. We argue that GD is a significant
and internationally established phenomenon that requires multilevel
responses to ensure social justice and equitable outcomes for all citizens.
Future research should monitor GD and its impacts within the
community as well as institutions and should evaluate the effectiveness
of legislative, policy, community education, and systemic responses.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | stigmatization, impact, responses, strategies, law, policy |
Research Division: | Law and Legal Studies |
Research Group: | Law in context |
Research Field: | Law and society and socio-legal research |
Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
Objective Group: | Justice and the law |
Objective Field: | Justice and the law not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Otlowski, M (Professor Margaret Otlowski) |
UTAS Author: | Taylor, S (Professor Sandy Taylor) |
ID Code: | 81823 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 81 |
Deposited By: | Law |
Deposited On: | 2013-01-09 |
Last Modified: | 2013-05-20 |
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