Genetic screening?

Hi, this is Dr. Harper from the genetic screening.

DR. HARPER: Hi, this is Dr. Harper from the genetic screening.

Chief, I just wanted to ask you again about the genetic screening.

Genetic screening (or the failure to screen for genetic conditions) can affect the amount and quality of information one has about his or her health advantages or risks.

Disabled parents are now seeking the right to choose not to have disabled children, on the basis of new genetic screening tests that are becoming more widely available.

The code on the protection of workers' rights states that genetic screening should be prohibited or limited to cases explicitly authorized by national legislation (para.

The guidelines specify that at present, it is generally believed that genetic screening in relation to work is a disproportionate infringement of individual rights.

• To prevent the application of genetic screening by state or non-State actors for illegitimate reasons or without the prior informed consent and pre/post test counselling of the person concerned

This underlines the importance of Member States ensuring that they have honoured their human rights obligations at every stage of developing, monitoring, and implementing genetic screening and testing programmes.