The Human Genome Project: ethical and legal considerations for neuroscience nurses

J Neurosci Nurs. 2001 Aug;33(4):180-3. doi: 10.1097/01376517-200108000-00002.

Abstract

The Human Genome Project has nearly completed the identification of the human genome. The medical, social, and legal implications are numerous. Neuroscience nurses have the unique opportunity to be an integral part of the genetics age because of the many genetic-based neuroscience diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Ethics, Nursing*
  • Genetic Techniques / nursing
  • Genetic Techniques / standards
  • Genetic Testing / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Genetic Testing / nursing
  • Genetic Testing / standards
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Human Genome Project / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Neurosciences / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Neurosciences / standards*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards
  • Specialties, Nursing / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Specialties, Nursing / standards*
  • United States