Click here for the complete list of articles from the Council of Europe's convention
The following articles were passed at the WFN meeting:
Chapter I - General provisions
Article 2 - Primacy of the human being
The interests and welfare of the human being shall prevail over the sole interest of society or science.
Article 3 - Equitable access to health care
Parties, taking into account health needs and available resources, shall take appropriate measures with a view to providing, within their jurisdiction, equitable access to health care of appropriate quality.
Chapter IV - Human genome
Article 11 - Non-discrimination
Any form of discrimination against a person on grounds of his or her genetic heritage is prohibited.
Article 12 - Predictive genetic tests
Tests which are predictive of genetic diseases or which serve either to identify the subject as a carrier of a gene responsible for a disease or to detect a genetic predisposition or susceptibility to a disease may be performed only for health purposes or for scientific research linked to health purposes, and subject to appropriate genetic counseling.
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