title: Genetics: uphold the rights of all clients to informed decision-making and voluntary action.
abstract: This article discusses the rights of patients in relation to types of genetic tests and the broader implications for families. Use and misuse of genetic information is considered, including scenarios and points to consider. The use of a non-directive approach in genetic counselling is emphasised and multifactorial disorders, prenatal diagnosis and learning disabilities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Genetics Unit, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Haydon
mesh_terms: D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000941:ethics; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000941:ethics; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics