Civil Liability
Return of genetic testing results in the era of whole-genome sequencing
Genetic testing based on whole-genome sequencing (WGS) often returns results that are not directly clinically actionable as well as raising the possibility of incidental (secondary) findings. In this article, we first survey the laws and policies guiding both researchers and clinicians in the return of results for WGS-based genetic testing. We then provide an overview […] Read more
Chapter 12: Liability and the Legal Duty to Inform in Research
Early medicine was characterized by paternalistic medical practices. The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, for example, opined that ‘[physicians] will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to [their] ability and judgment. [They] will keep them from harm and justice’ (Hippocratic Oath 1943). In the modern era, medical paternalism continued to be legitimized through […] Read more