WMA issues revised guidelines on genetic testing |

                  Profession
                  
Mobile 
                        
                  Speciality
                                    
                 Medical Council
                  
               Registration Number

News and Updates

WMA issues revised guidelines on genetic testing

eMediNexus, 04 November 2019
611 Views
#Business And Medicine #Pathology and Lab Medicine #Public Health

Revised guidelines on the use of genetics and genetic testing in health care have been published by the World Medical Association.

The guidelines say that genetic testing should be done for the benefit of the patient. The document highlights patient autonomy and preferences, and says these should be respected. Genetic testing or treatment must only be performed with informed consent… (WMA, October 31, 2019)