Chapter 14: Ethics in Genetics and Genomics

A patient tests positive for a genetic mutation associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Who should be informed of this result?





A pregnant woman wants to terminate her pregnancy after genetic testing shows Down syndrome. What is the ethical consideration?





Genetic counseling should be provided before genetic testing primarily to ensure:





A child is found to carry a gene for Huntington's disease. What is the ethical issue with informing the child?





Direct-to-consumer genetic testing raises concerns about:





Which principle is MOST challenged when insurers use genetic data for underwriting?





What is a primary concern with gene editing in embryos?





A researcher wants to publish results on a rare genetic disorder. The patient might be identifiable. What is needed?





In population genetic studies, what ethical issue arises most commonly?





Which of the following is a potential harm of genetic testing?





Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is used to:





Which international principle supports the right to refuse genetic testing?





A physician orders a genetic test without patient consent. This violates:





Carrier screening in consanguineous marriages primarily addresses:





Which concept promotes fair access to genetic technologies?