Abstract
Both bioethics and law have governed human genomics by distinguishing research from clinical practice. Yet the rise of translational genomics now makes this traditional dichotomy inadequate. This paper pioneers a new approach to the ethics of translational genomics. It maps the full range of ethical approaches needed, proposes a "layered" approach to determining the ethics framework for projects combining research and clinical care, and clarifies the key role that return of results can play in advancing translation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 486-501 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2015 |
Bibliographical note
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