Volume 4, Issue 13 (Summer 2010)                   MLJ 2010, 4(13): 87-119 | Back to browse issues page

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Abstract:  

Human genes have an important role in physical features, behavior and mental diseases. Accordingly, a human being on whom the genetic manipulation has been done would be different from others. Can s/he bring a civil or criminal claim against physicians? Does the genetic manipulation make any specialized right for likely victim? To analyze such physicians' responsibility, Firstly, related descriptions of genetic manipulation will be offered. Then, having referred to historical debates and general consept "responsibility", we will analyze international instruments having principles related to the issue. At the final step, having distinguished between automatic and contractual responsibility, their elements will be analyzed.


Received: 2010/04/13 | Accepted: 2010/06/26

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