Essentially yours : the protection of human genetic information in Australia / Australian Law Reform Commission [and] National Health & Medical Research Council [and] Australian Health Ethics Committee
Published
Sydney, N.S.W. : Australian Law Reform Commission, 2003
Vol. 1. Part A: Introduction -- Part B: Regulatory framework -- Part C: Genetic testing -- Part D: Human genetic research -- Part E: Human genetic databases -- Part F: Health services. Vol. 2. Part G: Insurance -- Part H: Employment -- Part I: Other contexts -- Part J: Law enforcement and evidence
Summary
The 'action' part of the Terms of Reference specifically asks the ALRC and AHEC to inquire into and report on whether, and to what extent, a regulatory framework is required to protect the privacy of human genetic samples and information; provide protection from inappropriate discriminatory use of human genetic samples and information; and reflect the balance of ethical considerations relevant to the collection and uses of human genetic samples and information in Australia
Analysis
Medical genetics
DNA profiling
Privacy
Committees and inquiries
Personal information
Medical ethics
Legislation
Key item
Notes
"March 2003"
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
Also available online at the Commission's website at: http://www.alrc.gov.au