Case study #4
Noninvasive Prenatal Tests (NIPT) are available for a number of genetic conditions. A woman is pregnant with her first child. The woman and her husband come from a culture where the male child is highly respected. They decide to undergo testing to determine the sex of the baby. They learn through the NIPT that the baby is a girl. The husband decides that he would like to terminate the pregnancy and try for a boy.
Issues to Consider: Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice
Instructions for Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography on Genetic
Testing and Genomics Ethics
After viewing all tabs for this week, including the introduction, resources with link to template,
and rubric, complete Assignment 1 addressing each of the following required elements. Submit
paper in drop box. Three articles for annotated bibliography should be submitted to articles drop
box. Assignment due Sunday 2359, EST.
1. Annotated Bibliography
a. Include three (3) scholarly peer-reviewed articles with the last five (5) years.
b. Include three (3) summaries or annotations, focusing on the questions about the
case study ethical issue as instructed below.
c. Annotation should be written in your own words, not copy and pasted from
article.
d. Each annotation should be 150-175 words. Each article should be cited within
the body of the paper for element 2 Case Study and Ethics, using information
from the annotation.
e. Do not refer to the author, article, journal, or other similar info within the
bibliography, but rather summarize the points that either support your discussion
or give a different view of the case study ethics in the body of your paper.
2. Case Study and Ethics
a. Introduce case study and explain the type of genetic testing being done.
b. Discuss at least two (2) of the ethical issues that need to be considered with this
case. There are issues to consider below each case study description on the choice
poll page. This section should cite each of the three articles in the annotated
bibliography.
3. Genetic Testing
a. Discuss risks and benefits of genetic testing and how they apply to the case study.
You may include psychological, financial, medical, familial and social
considerations.
(Please see your course resources).
4. Genetic Counseling
a. Describe the roles and training for those providing genetic counseling.
b. Analyze how a genetic professional may assist in decision-making with your case
study.
5. Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing
a. Explain the risks and benefits of direct to consumer genetics tests such as
23andMe
6. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008
a. Explain the GINA Act of 2008 and how it protects individuals seeking genetic
testing.
b. Identify one aspect of GINA that applies to your case study and give rationale.
(Please see your course resources).
