Friday, January 20, 2006
Good news...if you're not adopted, that is.
Genetic tests for the breast cancer genes known as BRCA1 and BRCA2 account for 40 to 80 percent of all breast cancers. Researchers are still trying to identify BRCA3 and BRCA4 genes that may account for the rest.
"In the future," suggests ROBERT KLITZMAN, M.D., co-director of the Columbia University Center for Bioethics, writing for the NY Times (Genetic Testing Creates New Versions of Ancient Dilemmas) the courts might rule that doctors should break patient confidentiality to warn family members of genetic risks."
I wonder if they willalso break the seal that prevents anyone adopted from having an equal oportubitu to make health decsions.
"In the future," suggests ROBERT KLITZMAN, M.D., co-director of the Columbia University Center for Bioethics, writing for the NY Times (Genetic Testing Creates New Versions of Ancient Dilemmas) the courts might rule that doctors should break patient confidentiality to warn family members of genetic risks."
I wonder if they willalso break the seal that prevents anyone adopted from having an equal oportubitu to make health decsions.
# posted by Senior Mom @ 4:12 PM 
