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Social Work Ethics and the Genomic Revolution
Presenters: Martin T. Hall,
Anna Scheyett, & Kimberly Strom-Gottfried
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
1:00pm-2:30pm EDT
(12:00pm-1:30pm CDT; 10:00am-11:30am PDT)
If current assessments of the value of
human genome mapping and scientific discoveries of
genetic contributions to disease are marginally
accurate, the revolution will impact social workers at
every level of practice, and few elements of the
profession will remain untouched. Familiar ethical
provisions such as confidentiality, informed consent,
self-determination, and social justice take on new
meaning in light of innovations in genetic science. The
authors review ethical issues and practice implications
emerging from advances in genetics knowledge, and
suggest mechanisms for continuing professional
development and involvement. In their view, social work
practice likely will be positioned to help clients cope
with their genetic identities, consider options for
disclosure to family and friends, weigh decisions about
the future, and even assist clients in identifying
conditions that have a genetic link. According to the
authors, social workers also are uniquely situated to
translate genetic advances to clients and the lived
experience for researchers involved in genetic research.
Read the article by the presenters:
No Gain, No Pain: Ethics and
the Genomic Revolution
Authors:
Martin T. Hall, Anna Scheyett, &
Kimberly Strom-Gottfried
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social
Services (2008)
Volume 89, No. 4, page(s) 562-570
DOI: 10.1606/1044-3894.3820
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