How do citizens experience vulnerability in genomics?

Last updated on 18-12-2024 by Chloé Mayeur

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Abstract:

In the context of healthcare, and more specifically in genomics, the concept of vulnerability has been studied principally for particularly vulnerable groups and from the perspective of patients in the clinical context. However, the growing influence of genomics, especially the potential implementation of genomic screening programs in healthy populations, may generate more fundamental and shared vulnerabilities among the general population. This reflection emerged from the DNA debate, an online public engagement initiative in Belgium, where 1127 citizens expressed 1258 opinions about ethica…

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