| Title |
The Genetic Counselor's Role in Managing Ethical Dilemmas Arising in the Laboratory Setting
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Genetic Counseling, April 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10897-016-9957-6 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jessica R. Balcom, Katrina E. Kotzer, Lindsey A. Waltman, Jennifer L. Kemppainen, Brittany C. Thomas |
| Abstract |
Ethical dilemmas are encountered commonly in the setting of the clinical genetic testing laboratory due to the complexity of genetic testing and the number of relevant stakeholders involved in the genetic testing process. Based on their clinical training and role within the laboratory, genetic counselors are uniquely equipped to identify and facilitate management of ethical dilemmas. This paper reviews the historical context of ethical theory and its application to the field of genetic counseling. Theoretical and applied ethics are explored in the context of dilemmas arising in the laboratory setting, with a focus on the role of the laboratory genetic counselor in managing ethical dilemmas. Two illustrative case examples are provided. |
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