Identify and discuss of the ethical issues associated with ...

[Mimi]

Identify and discuss of the ethical issues associated with prenatal genetic counseling. If you or your spouse were pregnant, would you agree to prenatal genetic testing? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The public health director of an urban area in the Southwestern U.S. has just presided over the opening of a new clinic that provide services for clients with panic disorder. She knows from the research that the clinic will probably serve ____.
 
  a. mostly Mexican Americans, as they are at a much higher risk than other groups
  b. a large portion of the community; the lifetime prevalence is roughly 12 percent
  c. twice as many women as men
  d. a diverse population without any other mental disorders

[CAPTAINAMERICA]

Answer to Question 1

 For medical and mental health professionals  decisions need to be in the following areas: what conditions to screen for, when and how to screen, obtaining informed consent, dealing with uncertainty, providing upsetting news and feedback, respecting value conflicts
 Societal perspective  need to understand the personal, community, and economic costs and benefits of genetic counseling
 Personal opinion  any reasonable discussion related to personal beliefs or personal risks

Answer to Question 2

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[Mimi]

Excellent

[komodo7]

Great answer, keep it coming