Informed Consent: DNA’s Essential Ethical Underpinning

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
Nov 5, 2025
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Agreement
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Risks
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Getting Consent
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More Guidance
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

Whether testing ourselves or others, or disclosing results, informed consent to DNA testing is essential, requiring knowledge and understanding of the risks and a voluntary acceptance. Learn more about this key ingredient for ethical DNA testing.

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About the speaker

About the speaker

A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor’s degre
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  1. SC
    Stephanie Coz
    6 hours ago

    Loved this webnair, had lots of useful information and made me think about my DNA and my families, Thank You so much, has made me think what the next set is for my DNA

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    Crystal Barth
    6 hours ago

    Excellent presentation. Her programs are always so informative.

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  3. CC
    Christine Clark
    7 hours ago

    I started working on our family history when I was a teenager. So I was a genealogist before I became a healthcare risk manager and attorney. This program is a perfect blend to enhance my skills and knowledge. Communication and education is key to informed consent whether you are talking about genealogy or healthcare. Judy’s presentation emphasizes these points.

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  4. CL
    Clara Lawver
    7 hours ago

    Amazing amount of information in one hour. Thank you Judy for the syllabus and especially for the resources.

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  5. PB
    Patricia Briggs
    7 hours ago

    As always another enthusiastic and very informative webinar from Judy. Informed consent is so important and clearly has parts we may not have thought about. Thank you very much.

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  6. NH
    Nancy Hoppe
    7 hours ago

    Very informative. I just asked my cousin to take a DNA test. We have a lot to talk about.

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  7. RM
    Rochelle Males
    7 hours ago

    I just love, love, LOVE listening to Judy’s vast knowledge and this webinar was certainly no exception. Very clear, concise and incredibly informative. Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this webinar with us.

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  8. JN
    Jane Nelson
    7 hours ago

    Judy was excellent as always. This presentations was very thought-provoking.

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