NSW Genetic Health Guidelines Part C: Considerations - Overview

NSW Genetic Health Guidelines - Part C: Considerations when deciding whether to disclose without consent - Overview

Decisions regarding use or disclosure of genetic information without patient consent should be made after careful consideration of:

  • New South Wales privacy legislation (see Chapter 1);
  • context for decision making (see Chapter 2); and
  • practical considerations (see Chapter 3). 

1.  NEW SOUTH WALES PRIVACY LEGISLATION 

2. CONTEXT FOR DECISION-MAKING 

3. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS