In June 1999, the European Journal of Health Law published an article, by Graeme Laurie,
on the right of the relatives of a patient not to know genetic information not only concerning …

This article considers two concepts which have for a long time received short shrift in the
field of medical law and ethics: ignorance and privacy. By'ignorance'is not meant wilful …

I welcome the opportunity to respond to the article by Dr Canellopoulou Bottis which
discusses my work'In Defence of Ignorance: Genetic Information and the Right Not to Know' …

David Doukas and Jessica Berg's (2001) proposal for the use of a family covenant in genetic
testing has promise in helping ensure that genetic information with important consequences …

One of the most difficult issues doctors face is a conflict between their professional duties.
Such a conflict may arise when doctors know that information has implications not only for …

When a person is diagnosed with a genetic disease or characteristic, his or her relatives are
more likely than others in the general population to be similarly affected. This fact raises a …

Questions about information inform many debates in bioethics. One of the reasons for this is
that at least some level of information is taken by many to be a prerequisite of valid consent …

We examine the likely reception in the courtroom of the 'joint account'model of genetic
confidentiality. We conclude that the model, as modified by Gilbar and others, is workable …

Much ink has been spilled discussing the ramifi cations of genetic advances for individuals,
communities, and society at large. A central concern has been the problem of regulating …

The emerging international biomedical law tends to recognise the right not to know one's
genetic status. However, the basis and conditions for the exercise of this right remain …