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This solution discusses some of the advantages and problems with genetic screening. It includes two references.

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Problems with Genetic Screening:

One problem would be to know in advance that a genetic test showed you had the possibility of having a genetic disorder that will shorten your life, and there is not a known cure for the disorder. The test only indicates that you have a specific sequence that is linked to this disorder or the trait; however, it does not say for sure the disease will ever manifest, or indicate the severity of it if it does. A person would live and plan a life based on thinking they will or could die from this disease. The anxiety of knowing this information would place an undue burden on the individual and their family (1).

Another problem would be confidentiality. Because it is so easy to collect a specimen, with just a small ...

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