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The Age of Genomics
Newson, A.J.Published 2016-08-01This edition of Australasian Science focuses on the ethical, legal and social issues associated with advances in genomic science. Faster and more accurate sequencing of human genomes; smaller and smarter wearable technologies; ...Open AccessArticle, Letter -
Artificial gametes: new paths to parenthood?
Newson, A.J.; Smajdor, A.C.Published 2005-01-01A number of recent papers have described the successful derivation of egg and sperm precursor cells from mouse embryonic stem cells—so-called “artificial” gametes. Although many scientific questions remain, this research ...Open AccessArticle -
Australian’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Direct-to-Consumer Personal Genome Testing
Savard, J; Mooney-Somers, Julie; Newson, A.J.; Kerridge, IPublished 2014-01-01Background: As direct-to-consumer personal genome testing (DTC-PGT) is increasingly available in Australia, knowledge of Australian’s perceptions and attitudes towards his technology is needed in order to assess the ...Open AccessArticle -
Being Human: The Ethics, Law, and Scientific Progress of Genome Editing
Newson, A.J.; Wrigley, APublished 2016-01-01Genome editing can be viewed as a disruptive technology – fundamentally changing how scientists alter genomes. Despite the technique remaining imperfect, there is now a real possibility that we can precisely and accurately ...Open AccessArticle -
Brain gain: a future of genetically enhanced intelligence
Newson, A.J.Published 1999-01-01Developments in genetics have made it difficult to reject the existence of a genetic component of intelligence. Genetic research will soon describe the genetic components of intelligence and their interactions with ...Open AccessArticle -
Cascade testing in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: how should family members be contacted?
Newson, A.J.; Humphries, S.E.Published 2005-01-01Cascade testing or screening provides an important mechanism for identifying people at risk of a genetic condition. For some autosomal dominant conditions, such as Familial Hpercholesterolaemia (FH), identifying relatives ...Open AccessArticle -
Childhood genetic testing for familial cancer: should adoption make a difference?
Newson, A.J.; Leonard, S. J.Published 2010-01-01Professional guidelines and practice in clinical genetics generally counsel against predictive genetic testing in childhood. A genetic test should not be performed in a child who is too young to choose it for himself ...Open AccessArticle -
Choice, autonomy and eugenics: Thoughts on the HGC's report on preconception genetic testing and screening
Newson, A.J.Published 2011-05-09As highlighted in BioNews, in early April 2011 the UK's Human Genetics Commission (HGC) published a report supporting preconception genetic testing and screening (1). Preconception screening, which can be broadly described ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Case Study 10: For the record: Should our patient’s relatives be able to record her treatment?
Newson, A.J.Published 2010-01-01A referral to the CEC from the manager of the Accident and Emergency Department F, a 67-year-old woman, was brought in to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department by ambulance on a busy Friday night with acute chest ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Case Study 8: Should we carry out a predictive genetic test in our young patient?
Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Referral to the Clinical Ethics Committee: A request for genetic testing in childhood. S, a five-year old boy, has recently been seen with his mother C in the paediatric outpatient clinic. Sadly his father N died from ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Case Study 9: Should we inform our patient about animal products in his medicine?
Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Referral to the CEAG: deriving drugs from animal sources and considerations of religion A 70-year-old patient of Middle-Eastern origin (Mr D) is admitted for management of exacerbation of obstructive lung disease. Mr D ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Committee Case 16: A request from an accident and emergency department – should we give our patient a blood transfusion?
Newson, A.J.Published 2011-01-019.30pm on a busy Tuesday night in the Emergency Department. Louise is a 29 year-old woman who has been admitted following a road traffic accident. She was driving her car on a single carriageway when ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Committee Case 17: A paramedic sustains a bite while attending a callout. The assailant refuses testing for HIV or Hepatitis C: what should we do?
Newson, A.J.Published 2012-01-01Helen works as a paramedic for an NHS Ambulance Trust that serves a medium-sized city. She attends a huge variety of incidents in the course of her work; including those arise from excessive consumption of alcohol. On ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Committee case 5: Should we discharge our vulnerable patient to a family who seem unable to look after her?
Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Referral to the Clinical Ethics Committee: A 55 year-old woman with Alzheimer’s Disease Mrs. A is 55 years old and suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease. She has had to take early retirement from her job at the checkout in a ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical ethics committee case 6: Our patient wishes to take an unlisted drug though we’re not sure of his diagnosis.
Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Referral to the Clinical Ethics Committee: A 30 year-old man with suspected ADHD Case description A 30 year-old United States citizen, Mr D, who successfully studied in the USA was referred to a consultant psychiatrist ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical ethics committee case 7: Our young patient is in heart failure but has multiple co-morbidities. How can we best care for him and his family?
Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Referral to the Clinical Ethics Committee: A young patient with severe and progressive illness requiring organ support T is 17 months old. He has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an often-inherited life-limiting ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical ethics consultation in Europe: A comparative and ethical review of the role of patients
Fournier, F; Rari, E; Førde, R; Neitzke, G; Pegoraro, R; Newson, A.J.Published 2009-01-01Clinical ethics has developed significantly in Europe over the past 15 years and remains an evolving process. While sharing our experiences in different European settings, we were surprised to discover marked differences ...Open AccessArticle -
Clinical Ethics Support in Contemporary Health Care
Doran, E; Kerridge, I; Jordens, C; Newson, A.J.Published 2016-01-01This chapter concerns current initiatives to create and maintain specialized services to help respond to ethical issues that arise in the practice of health care. These initiatives, the obstacles they face, and the ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Clinical genetics and the problem with unqualified confidentiality.
Duncan, R; Newson, A.J.Published 2006-08-01In his article “A Defense of Unqualified Medical Confidentiality,” Kipnis provides a persuasive argument as to why maintaining unqualified confidentiality is the most effective way of preventing harm to third parties in ...Open AccessArticle
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