Question

medical interventionsactivity 2.1.1 student response sheetpart i: genetic testing pre-surveybefore we begin our study of genetic disorders and genetic testing, think about each of the following scenarios.circle true or false in each case and explain why you chose this option.1. i feel it is a parents right to test a young childs predisposition to genetic diseases.true false2. i feel i would like to be tested now to find out if i might have kids with a disease even if it would not affect my own health.true false3. i feel all newborn babies should be screened for all known genetic disorders.true false4. i feel i would like to be tested now to find out if i might eventually develop a disease assuming that treatment might lower my risk.true false5. i feel i would like to be tested now to find out if i might eventually develop a disease if no treatment is available.true false

Explanation:

1. For question 1: Choosing TRUE aligns with parental autonomy and proactive care, as parents can make informed health decisions for their minor children. Choosing FALSE may stem from concerns about psychological harm to the child or the lack of actionable interventions for many predispositions.
2. For question 2: Choosing TRUE reflects a desire for reproductive autonomy, to make informed decisions about having children. Choosing FALSE may come from not wanting to face distressing information or feeling it does not impact current health.
3. For question 3: Choosing TRUE supports early intervention and management of treatable genetic disorders in newborns. Choosing FALSE may relate to concerns about cost, overmedicalization, or the psychological impact of a positive result for untreatable conditions.
4. For question 4: Choosing TRUE is driven by the ability to take preventive action to reduce disease risk. Choosing FALSE may come from not wanting to live with the anxiety of future disease risk even with treatment options.
5. For question 5: Choosing TRUE may be for personal planning or peace of mind. Choosing FALSE is often to avoid distressing, unchangeable information about future health.

Answer:

1. (Example choice) TRUE
2. (Example choice) TRUE
3. (Example choice) TRUE
4. (Example choice) TRUE
5. (Example choice) FALSE

Note: These are example answers; responses can vary based on personal ethical, medical, and personal perspectives, all of which are valid with corresponding justifications.