Implications of Research from the Human Genome Project for Rehabilitation Counselors

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Rick Houser ◽  
Marilyn Lash
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Human Genome Project ◽  
Genetic Information ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Genome Project ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Human Genome Project ◽  
Medical Advances

Technological and medical advances have been dramatic over the past several years; particularly impressive have been advances in biotechnology and genetic research. The implications of genetic research as they relate to persons with disabilities are discussed. Additionally, historical and current problems with the use of genetic information are addressed. Finally, the role rehabilitation counselors can play as advocates for people with disabilities in the implementation of research results from the Human Genome Project is presented.

The Genetic Privacy Act: An Analysis of Privacy and Research Concerns

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin S. Flores Troy
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Human Genome Project ◽  
Genetic Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Genome Project ◽  
Genetic Privacy ◽  
Privacy Act ◽  
The Human Genome Project

In the last few years, a great deal of attention has been paid to the effects that the achievements of the Human Genome Project will have on the confidentiality of medical information. The Genetic Privacy Act (GPA) is an attempt to address the privacy, confidentiality, and property rights relating to obtaining, requesting, using, storing, and disposing of genetic material. The GPA grew out of concerns over the vast amount of genetic information that is a product of the Human Genome Project. The central goals of the GPA are twofold: (1) to define an individual's right to control access to their genetic material and the privilege to control the information derived therefrom; and (2) to prevent potential and actual abuse of genetic information by third parties, such as insurance companies, employers, and government. The GPA is one of a group of proposals that seek to control the flow of medical information from the individual to health care professionals and to other persons.

An Analysis of Genetic Discrimination Legislation Proposed by the 105th Congress

1998 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-480
Author(s):  
Jeremy A. Colby
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Charles Dickens ◽  
Genetic Disease ◽  
Human Genome Project ◽  
Genetic Information ◽  
Genetic Discrimination ◽  
Genome Project ◽  
Molecular Medicine ◽  
Genetic Codes ◽  
The Human Genome Project

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness … it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair … we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way.—Charles DickensThe Human Genome Project (HGP) provides information about the human genome that will forever alter society and the way we view ourselves. The genetic age offers great potential, including a future where gene and germ-cell therapy may virtually eliminate genetic disease. However, genetic information may also result in a world characterized by genetic discrimination and genetic determinism. Although genetic information will be used to develop revolutionary treatments, such as gene therapy and other molecular medicine, it will also bring genetic discrimination and heretofore unrealized invasions into the privacy of our genetic codes.

scholarly journals Application of Artificial Intelligence for Medical Research

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Ryuji Hamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Human Genome ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Human Genome Project ◽  
Genome Project ◽  
International Consortium ◽  
The Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project, completed in 2003 by an international consortium, is considered one of the most important achievements for mankind in the 21st century [...]

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