Bioética e Fé Cristã: Genetic Information Ethics Statement
Autor: Eduardo Ribeiro Mundim | Publicado: 2016-03-16T08:22:00-03:00

      As Christian physicians and dentists we affirm:      All human beings have been individually created through the   providential interest and design of Almighty God. Being created in the   image of God, every human being has infinite worth, regardless of   genotype or phenotype.The diversity of individuals is part of the wonder and strength of God&#39;s sovereign design.Each human life is a composite of genetic, environmental, social, volitional and spiritual factors.God has endowed humans with minds capable of exploring but only   partially understanding the magnificence and intricacies of His   Creation. Human knowledge and wisdom are limited and may be used for   evil or good.God has mandated good stewardship of Creation, both of ourselves and the surrounding world.  Therefore, we believe:      The presence of a disability, either inherited or acquired, does not detract from a person&#39;s intrinsic worth.The scientific exploration of life, including its genetic   foundation, is proper and consistent with God&#39;s mandate and humanity&#39;s   created nature, but must be conducted within biblical constraints.Genetic information may be of legitimate value in guiding the care of patients.Because a minor is unable to give informed consent, for genetic   testing of a minor to be performed, it should benefit him during the   period of time prior to majority. Therefore, pre-symptomatic testing of a   minor should not be performed for disorders that will not either affect   his health until after majority or result in therapeutic intervention   before majority.An individual&#39;s genetic information should be kept strictly confidential.Somatic cell manipulation to replace absent or defective genes is   consistent with the goals of medicine, and may be good stewardship of   knowledge. Such manipulation should be performed only after extensive   study demonstrates the specificity, benefits and risks of these   interventions, or as part of an approved clinical trial.Germ cell manipulation as a technology carries with it a much   higher risk of harm and abuse than somatic cell manipulation, in that it   affects future generations. But, we do not believe it is appropriate to   preclude categorically the potential use of this technology. It may   become possible to correct safely and specifically some severe   deficiencies (e.g. hemophilia) for multiple generations, and we do not   wish to condemn such a beneficial use of technology.  We oppose:      The search for and use of genetic information to justify destroying an existing life, born or unborn.The use of genetic information for discriminatory purposes including infringement upon the right to procreate.The use of genetic manipulation to augment human attributes.The use of a patient&#39;s genetic information for societal benefit if such use harms or could potentially harm that individual.The reductionist belief that humans are simply the product of their genetic destiny.  As more knowledge becomes available, we need to seek humbly and   prayerfully God&#39;s wisdom and guidance in the use of genetic information   and technology.    leia mais em http://cmda.org/resources/publication/genetic-information-ethics-statement publicado no Bioética e Fé Cristã em 16/03/16