Resource Center: ethics

The Committee on Genetics studies and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on recent advances in genetics and provides support to chapters on state legislative issues as they relate to genetics. This is a description of current AAP policy statements authored by the COG.

This table displays the different states and their respective policies on life, disability, and long-term care insurance.

John B. Moeschler, MD, Michael Shevell, MD article published in the Pediatrics Journal

Dr. Duncan speaks about genetic testing and young people.

The American Medical Association code of Medical Ethics, opinion 9.115, which focuses on ethics consultations.

The code of medical ethics, from the American Medical Association, discusses opinions on 9 main topics, including social policy, inter professional relationships, hospital relations, fees, physician records, and professional rights and responsibilities.

National Guideline Clearinghouse is a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Users may start a search by typing keywords into the search box, or using the NGC Browse or Detailed Search features.

A description of the Principles of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association from the American Academy of Family Physicians, which endorses the Principles of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association.

Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized education, training, and experience in medical genetics and counseling. The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) is the leading voice, authority and advocate for the genetic counseling profession. As such, the NSGC is an organization that furthers the professional interests of genetic counselors, promotes a network for communication within the profession, and deals with issues relevant to human genetics. With the establishment of this code of ethics the NSGC affirms the ethical responsibilities of its members and provides them with guidance in their relationships with self, clients, colleagues, and society. NSGC members are expected to be aware of the ethical implications of their professional actions and to adhere to the guidelines and principles set forth in this code.

Informed consent allows a patient to make fully educated healthcare decisions.