Defining Ourselves: Personal Bioinformation as a Tool of Narrative Self-Conception.

Abstract excerpt

Where ethical or regulatory questions arise about an individual's interests in accessing bioinformation about herself (such as findings from screening or health research), the value of this information has traditionally been construed in terms of its clinical utility. It is increasingly argued, however, that the "personal utility" of findings should also be taken into account. This article characterizes one...

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