| Literature DB >> 18547197 |
Abstract
The Human Genome Project showed that there is significant genetic variation within the population. Current research is accumulating large databases that may reveal genetic variations associated with disease or health risks, even if not intended as part of the study design. These incidental findings create legal, ethical, and financial challenges for researchers. Current federal and international guidelines are not adequate. Plans for dealing with incidental findings need to be established in the study design and reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18547197 PMCID: PMC2570703 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-720X.2008.00272.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Law Med Ethics ISSN: 1073-1105 Impact factor: 1.718