Beginning with a discussion of why value neutrality on the part of the genetics counselor
does not necessarily preserve autonomy of the counselee, the idea that social values …

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The title of this chapter is “Genetic Counseling: Values That Have Mattered.” Itwill address
three issues: The transition of genetic counseling from eugenics to medical genetics; The …

The purpose of this chapter is to assess the status of a nondirective ethos in genetic
counseling today. I will carry out this assessment by concentrating on the following four …

Genetic counselors in the United States are almost exclusively guided by the principle of
client autonomy in their interactions with counselees (Fletcher and Wertz 1987b). Autonomy …

Those who do genetic counseling agree that it should always be done in a morally neutral
manner. This is reflected in professional discussions of the goals of genetic counseling, in …

New technologies available in the field of medical genetics have increased the importance
of responsible ethical decision-making among genetic counselors. A 1985 national survey of …

It is widely thought that genetic counselors should work with parents “nondirectively”: they
should keep parents informed and support their decisions. But this view misconceives …

The field of genetic counseling has grown and diversified since the profession emerged in
the early 1970s. In the same period, genomic testing has become more complex, profitable …

This chapter is divided into four parts. First, I will present three ethical principles that are
widely regarded as important within the field of biomedical ethics. Second, I will indicate how …