Analysis of Genethics Club case studies (in 3 parts)

Date:
2001-2011
Reference:
SA/GEC/B/2
Part of:
Genethics Club: archives
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

Consists of Michael Parker's working papers summarising case studies and ethical issues discussed in Genethics Club meetings, which are analysed thematically and coded by Parker to generate context for various chapters of his book titled Ethical Problems and Genetics Practice. Also contains proposed book structure, handwritten notes, enthographic diary written by Parker explaining how he has analysed and coded the cases to support his book, notes on chapters and anonymous questionnaires completed by Genethics Club members. Themes include;


  • Confidentiality

  • Responsibility

  • Consent

  • Research ethics

  • Cultural groups

  • Paternalism

  • Family disputes

  • Resource allocation

  • Refusing testing

  • Genetic databases

  • The right to know or not know

  • Controlling reproductive choices

  • Communication

  • Legal issues

  • Testing children

  • Working with other doctors

  • Guidelines

    • Parker created a referencing system to signify cases and related themes, eg. the second case study at the first Genethics Club meeting is coded G1.2 and is implemented throughout his work. Contents of material relates to 18 meetings held between 2001-2011.

    Publication/Creation

    2001-2011

    Physical description

    3 files

    Arrangement

    Original order has been retained by Archivist.

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