Ethical aspects of the changing landscape for spinal muscular atrophy management in Australia

Ainsley J Newson, Lisa Dive, Julie Cini, Ellen Hurley, Michelle A Farrar
2022 Australian Journal of General Practice  
New methods of detecting and treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are now available, and the Australian SMA landscape is rapidly changing. These various interventions can be increasingly complex to navigate for both healthcare professionals and at-risk families. The aim of this article is to describe how recent developments in SMA testing and treatment give rise to ethical considerations. Ethical issues in SMA detection and treatment arise for both individual interventions and how they
more » ... te. A patient-centred approach can help general practitioners to navigate these issues.
doi:10.31128/ajgp-06-21-6028 pmid:35224577 fatcat:6horhj5kzzb35ixqk2nfqzr664