What 'most people' do: Exploring the ethical implications of genetic counselling
- 1 December 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in New Genetics and Society
- Vol. 21 (3) , 339-350
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14636770216003
Abstract
Genetic counselling, and the ethical principles of non-directiveness and client autonomy that counsellors aspire to, are a cornerstone in the defence of genetic practice against accusations of eugenics. This paper examines the practical application of these principles using a conversation analytic approach, arguing that there is a need to pay greater attention to local interactional contexts in analysing counsellors' attainment or otherwise of ethical ideals.Keywords
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