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Health Law Review archives from March 2004
Concept and putative application of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
March 22, 2004... Abstract
Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, the study of how genotype affects drug response, represent a promising paradigm that aims to improve drug development, reduce adverse reactions, and maximize efficacy in drug dosage and...
It's not (just) about privacy: a new perspective on health databases.
March 22, 2004... Introduction
Low-cost computing power has made possible the storage and analysis of large quantities of health data. Individual electronic health records (EHRs) offer the potential for major improvements both in patient care and in the...
Current developments in New Zealand health law.
March 22, 2004... The legal framework governing health care in New Zealand is similar in many respects to that in Canada and other common law jurisdictions. There are however, some important differences, which are of interest from both an academic and a...
The Australian policy debate about human embryonic stem cell research.
March 22, 2004... 1. Introduction
Australia is a pluralistic liberal democracy in which no ethical theory commands universal assent, so contentious ethical issues must be resolved by the political process. The usual outcome is a policy that is the most...
Gene meets machine: intellectual property issues in bioinformatics.
March 22, 2004... Introduction
"Bioinformatics" is the new technology buzzword used to describe a rapidly developing discipline lying at the intersection of computer technology and the life sciences. These days, it is virtually impossible to pick up a...
Regulating a revolution: the extent of reproductive rights in Canada.(Cameron v. Nova Scotia)
March 22, 2004... The most basic instinct of all creatures is to survive and propagate. The social concepts of love, family, community and mortality strengthen the biological drive for genetic procreation. Reproductive liberty is most often described as a...
Media representations of genetic discoveries: hype in the headlines?
March 22, 2004... Many commentators have expressed concern regarding the sensationalistic reporting of biomedical stories by the popular press. (1) It has been suggested that inaccurate or exaggerated reporting can have an adverse impact on public understanding,...