Question 68 · LEK · Human genome and procreation
Is the doctor allowed to take part in activities aiming to trigger hereditary genetic changes in humans?
- A. there are no regulations in this field.
- B. no, this is a prohibition under the Criminal Code.
- C. no, although this is the co-called imperfect ban - it results from the European Bioethical Convention, which is not binding in Poland.
- D. doctor is not allowed to do so - the ban is expressed directly in the Act on the profession of doctors and dentists.
- E. doctor is not allowed to do so - the ban is expressed directly in the Code of Medical Ethics.
Hint
Look for the source that states this ban expressly — it sits in the part on the human genome and procreation.
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