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Ethical considerations

  • 1. Montreal Univ., PQ (Canada). Faculte de droit

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Some ethical questions about molecular biology and human radiation studies are raised. The questions relate to the following: genetic epidemiology leading to possible stigmatization of certain groups; protection of medical information, including samples, and respect for privacy; effect of genetic characterization on standards and procedures relating to occupational exposure; exclusion of vulnerable groups from research studies. On the positive side, there is increased funding within Canada for studies of ethical, legal and social issues, and internationally ethical standards are being developed

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Imprint Title
Proceedings of the symposium on molecular biology and radiation protection
Imprint Pagination
60 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 48-49.
Report number
INFO--0628

Conference

Title
Symposium on molecular biology and radiation protection.
Dates
25 Apr 1995.
Place
Ottawa, ON (Canada).

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Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
27065225
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
EPIDEMIOLOGY; ETHICAL ASPECTS; HUMAN POPULATIONS; MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
POPULATIONS

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