Ethics-Governance: Article: Business Ethics Case: ehealth and Commercial Genetic Testing

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Business Ethics Case: ehealth and Commercial Genetic Testing Business Ethics Case Studies: e-Health and Commercial Genetic Testing Veritas Diagnostics is a medical diagnostics company specializing in adult genetic susceptibility testing for a range of heritable and complex genetic conditions. Their main business involves testing for the mutations associated with cystic fibrosis, hereditary kidney disease, as well as breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer. They have a well-staffed, well-run, sophisticated genetics laboratory capable of rapidly processing hundreds of samples for analysis on their many automated high-throughput DNA sequencers. Veritas considers their testing methodology to be the 'gold standard' and to that end, implement the latest testing technologies as they become available. Further, Veritas maintains good working relations with a number of leading university research laboratories, with whom they regularly verify their testing methods. Veritas' chief clientele to date has consisted of hospitals, physicians, and private insurers ordering genetic testing for patients. Full Article: http://www.businessethics.ca/cases/ehealth-and-cgt.html


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