Genetics, disability and the law towards an EU legal framework

While advances in science and technology bring many advantages, we must not ignore the harm that they can cause. Rapid changes in genetic testing are a prime example, and indicators can now help to detect, address and treat diseases. However, in this new study, Aisling de Paor examines how genetic t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: De Paor, Aisling
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2017
Series:Cambridge disability law and policy series
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:While advances in science and technology bring many advantages, we must not ignore the harm that they can cause. Rapid changes in genetic testing are a prime example, and indicators can now help to detect, address and treat diseases. However, in this new study, Aisling de Paor examines how genetic testing is also being used for non-medical reasons, for example for work opportunities and insurance coverage. Genetics, Disability and the Law is the first book of its kind to substantively consider an EU-level response to the use of genetic information. de Paor discusses how to help genetic and scientific research to evolve and grow, how to enhance public confidence in research, and how to control it so that it recognises our values and fundamental human rights. An understudied but vitally important topic, de Paor's work provides a valuable and timely contribution to the field of disability rights
Physical Description:xxi, 311 pages digital
ISBN:9781316412336