tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390675846894321560.post7941365512856541999..comments2023-03-30T14:02:46.466+00:00Comments on The Thin End: Ethical considerations of a National DNA database. Ray Noblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476882788439008315noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390675846894321560.post-41324943133834910752012-12-09T03:01:43.940+00:002012-12-09T03:01:43.940+00:00I think unless they can win the public over on thi...I think unless they can win the public over on this and give assurances then it will be difficult. Else research data would be obtained on a mass scale without proper informed consent. There are other examples of 'opt out' in clinical practice. HIV testing in pregnancy is one where blood will be tested unless the pregnant woman specifically requests that it not be. It does run the risk of breaching one of the key principles in research ethics. Ray Noblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476882788439008315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390675846894321560.post-40557796902342918992012-12-09T02:08:06.914+00:002012-12-09T02:08:06.914+00:00They're welcome to try and take my DNA Ray but...They're welcome to try and take my DNA Ray but they risk losing the use of their vocal chords with a short, sharp punch to the larynx highly likely. But first they have to catch me and then tie me down and deal with my flailing fists. Basically, not a cat-in-hell's chance. I would die first before a needle came within a foot of my donating arm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com