NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In a large number of instances, when patients receive the results of genetic tests, they are party to information that directly concerns their biologic relatives as well. This familial quality of genetic information raises ethical quandaries for physicians, particularly related to their duty of confidentiality.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are a few ethical dilemmas that cause people concern. Being able to actually procure the information that lies in the DNA’s structure could result in people being discriminated against for a job or insurance coverage. Another issue that causes controversy is the prospect of selection of fetuses during pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally genetic tests have little physical risk. Blood and cheek swab tests have almost no risk. However, prenatal testing such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling has a small risk of pregnancy loss (miscarriage). Genetic testing can have emotional, social and financial risks as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two good arguments that go against genetic screening. Some feel that genetic screening would lead to discrimination of those individuals, which possess “inferior” genes. Second, people fear that genetic screening will lead to reproductive decisions being based on the genetics of their child.