Jin J
Princeton University, USA.
Princet J Bioeth. 2000 Spring;3(1):35-50.
The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) program is an in-house evaluation program for the United States Human Genome Project. Understanding the ethical and moral implications of genetic information and technology is crucial towards ensuring the proper use of genetic data. The ELSI programs have had a positive influence in understanding problematic areas surrounding the HGP by acting as a center for discussion for many bioethicists and scientists. However, ELSI is often too passive and does not provide enough practical guidance to the public on the complex implications of the HGP. As it stands now, there is room for major improvement such as increased cooperation between ELSI and non-government organizations. NGO's would serve as bridges between ELSI and the public, and a collaboration would enable in-depth probing and more comprehensive analysis of issues of public concern.
伦理、法律和社会影响（ELSI）项目是美国人类基因组计划的一个内部评估项目。了解遗传信息和技术的伦理与道德影响对于确保遗传数据的合理使用至关重要。ELSI项目通过充当众多生物伦理学家和科学家的讨论中心，在理解人类基因组计划周围的问题领域方面产生了积极影响。然而，ELSI往往过于被动，没有就人类基因组计划的复杂影响向公众提供足够的实际指导。就目前的情况而言，还有很大的改进空间，比如加强ELSI与非政府组织之间的合作。非政府组织将充当ELSI与公众之间的桥梁，合作将能够对公众关注的问题进行深入探究和更全面的分析。
