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It can be said without a doubt, that in the near future, acquiring any reports about our body processes and current status will be even simpler than it is today. Because of this it would be prudent to begin to make decisions about the inherent risks as well as the benefits of obtaining information from doctors regarding any genetic abnormality or possible terminal illness that we may later be diagnosed with. According to Dictionary.com, a genetic disease is defined as, “A disease caused by the absence of a gene or by products of a defective gene.” Even though it is true that many severe genetic diseases are relatively rare, the significance and enormity of being diagnosed with one is not diminished. I can understand how …show more content…
It has also been said that inventive effort would become constrained due to the issue or donor approval. Inventive effort includes any progress or advances made by scientists in their respective fields of research. Donor restriction is a potential obstacle in this research. However, in some cases, patients are given forms in order to receive their consent for usage of their tissues in medical research. They also have the option of giving their tissues to a biobank, which is a type of storage facility established for the purpose of compartmentalizing tissues donated by individuals. The Common Rule was created for the purpose of formally addressing the concerns associated with donor complications. According to the website of the National Institute Of Justice, “The Common Rule establishes the core procedures for human research subject protections, which include informed consent and review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).” All medical institutions are expected to fully abide by this Rule, and thereby protect individuals from being ‘cheated’. I believe that in the event that you test positive for a genetic mutation that could cause a life-threatening illness, the physician should feel obligated to let your family members know that there is a chance that they may be at risk of developing that disease. DNA testing may be required. An article on Livescience.com states that, "DNA tests, or genetic tests, are used for a variety of reasons, including to diagnose genetic disorders, to determine whether a person is at risk for a genetic
It can be said without a doubt, that in the near future, acquiring any reports about our body processes and current status will be even simpler than it is today. Because of this it would be prudent to begin to make decisions about the inherent risks as well as the benefits of obtaining information from doctors regarding any genetic abnormality or possible terminal illness that we may later be diagnosed with. According to Dictionary.com, a genetic disease is defined as, “A disease caused by the absence of a gene or by products of a defective gene.” Even though it is true that many severe genetic diseases are relatively rare, the significance and enormity of being diagnosed with one is not diminished. I can understand how …show more content…
It has also been said that inventive effort would become constrained due to the issue or donor approval. Inventive effort includes any progress or advances made by scientists in their respective fields of research. Donor restriction is a potential obstacle in this research. However, in some cases, patients are given forms in order to receive their consent for usage of their tissues in medical research. They also have the option of giving their tissues to a biobank, which is a type of storage facility established for the purpose of compartmentalizing tissues donated by individuals. The Common Rule was created for the purpose of formally addressing the concerns associated with donor complications. According to the website of the National Institute Of Justice, “The Common Rule establishes the core procedures for human research subject protections, which include informed consent and review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).” All medical institutions are expected to fully abide by this Rule, and thereby protect individuals from being ‘cheated’. I believe that in the event that you test positive for a genetic mutation that could cause a life-threatening illness, the physician should feel obligated to let your family members know that there is a chance that they may be at risk of developing that disease. DNA testing may be required. An article on Livescience.com states that, "DNA tests, or genetic tests, are used for a variety of reasons, including to diagnose genetic disorders, to determine whether a person is at risk for a genetic