The risks of absolute medical confidentiality
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Crook, M.A. (2011) The risks of absolute medical confidentiality. Science and Engineering Ethics. ISSN 1353-3452 (Print), 1471-5546 (Online) (In Press)
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Abstract
Some ethicists argue that patient confidentiality is absolute and thus should never be broken. I examine these arguments that when critically scrutinised, become porous. I will explore the concept of patient confidentiality and argue that although, this is a very important medical and bioethical issue, this needs to be wisely delivered to reduce third party harm or even detriment to the patient. The argument for absolute confidentiality is particularly weak when it comes to genetic information and inherited disease.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | [1] First available online: 25th May 2011. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | confidentiality, medical ethics, genetics, information technology |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| School / Department / Research Groups: | School of Science School of Science > Department of Life & Sports Science |
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| Last Modified: | 11 Jan 2013 14:06 |
| URI: | http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/7519 |
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