Ethics in the genetics of epilepsy: What are the pros and cons?

Abstract

Abstract Genetic data and tools offer enormous potential benefi ts to humankind but raise signifi cant societal concerns as well. As the impact of the new genetics grows, we can expect the society to be increasingly confronted with many novel, challenging, and sometimes disturbing issues. Genetic testing of complex disorders such as epilepsy raise even more concerns in regards to various social and ethical issues because of the associated stigma. Proper research involving all concerned should result in the formulations of guidelines for the clinicians, researchers, people with epilepsy and their families and health care planners