The genetic revolution and the physician's duty of confidentiality. The role of the old Hippocratic virtues in the regulation of the new genetic intimacy

J Leg Med. 1997 Dec;18(4):401-41. doi: 10.1080/01947649709511044.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Codes of Ethics
  • Confidentiality*
  • Disclosure*
  • Dissent and Disputes
  • Freedom
  • Genetic Determinism
  • Genetic Privacy*
  • Genetic Testing / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Genetics, Behavioral
  • Genetics, Medical / history
  • Genetics, Medical / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Government Regulation
  • Group Processes
  • Hippocratic Oath*
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, Ancient
  • Humans
  • Moral Obligations*
  • Personal Autonomy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Social Responsibility
  • United States
  • Virtues*