Ethical considerations

Question 1

Beneficence

Answer 1

Do what is in the best interest of the patient, have to put aside your own benefits and focus on the patient

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

Have the right to decide what happens to me, Includes: informed consent, respect of patient choice, ability to withdrawal from treatment, confidentiality, honesty

Question 3

Justice

Answer 3

Treating others fairly, Includes: equitable distribution of burdens AND benefits of new treatments, respect for the rights of individuals

Question 4

Issues in genomics

Answer 4

who has access, how it controls access, equitable access to the benefits of genetic testing

Question 5

GINA LAW 2008

Answer 5

health insurers and employers NOT providers

Insurers cannot require or request a genetic test when apply for insurance to deny a patient, insurers cannot ask about genetic testing results if patient has gotten it prior to applying, Insurers cannot request or require genetic testing once a patient is covered to change or raise coverage

Also prohibits employment discrimination based on the genetic information of an employee

Question 6

When a patient asks others to be involved in sharing financial burden of their care, some level of autonomy is sacrificed

Answer 6

When a patient asks others to be involved in sharing financial burden of their care, some level of autonomy is sacrificed

Question 7

Non-maleficence

Answer 7

Weighing benefits versus harm