The human genome project has allowed for great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. Which of the following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information???
A.) Providing guidance to the individual based on the genetic information collected
B.) Sharing genetic information with an individual's designated medical professionals
C.) Allowing scientists to add an individual's genetic information to a body of information about the disease
D.) Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance

Question

The human genome project has allowed for great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. Which of the following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information???	
A.) Providing guidance to the individual based on the genetic information collected
B.) Sharing genetic information with an individual's designated medical professionals
C.) Allowing scientists to add an individual's genetic information to a body of information about the disease
D.) Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance

ashy98 · Answer

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ashy98 · Answer

D.) Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance?

usukidoll · Answer

D would drive me to the fence if that happened in real life.

usukidoll · Answer

I think it would be D (not good at science, but I can try) because to use that type of information to deny someone health insurance is really unethical....and possibly discriminating.

ashy98 · Answer

Thank you !!!(: