The ethical justification for minimal paternalism in the use of the predictive test for Huntington's disease

J Clin Ethics. 1991 Winter;2(4):219-28; discussion 228-40.
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MeSH terms

  • Beneficence
  • Ethical Analysis*
  • Ethical Theory
  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Genetic Testing / standards*
  • Humans
  • Huntington Disease / genetics
  • Huntington Disease / prevention & control*
  • Mandatory Programs
  • Minors
  • Paternal Behavior
  • Paternalism*
  • Patient Participation*
  • Patient Selection
  • Personal Autonomy
  • Philosophy, Medical*
  • Physician's Role
  • Risk Assessment