Final Exam- Genetics Flashcards
what is informed consent
genotype
your dna makeup
phenotype
how your dna is expressed
genetics is
the science of heredity; study of individual genes and their impact on relatively rare single gene disorders
outcome of human genome project
- genetic conditions identified prenatally’
- new information for screening, monitoring, and treatment for medical conditions
genomic medicine alows us to
tailor healthcare to individual level by using patient’s genomic information
traditional consent
agree to research and publish whatever
what is epigenetics
study of causes of changes in PHENOTYPE or gene expression not explained by the underlying DNA sequence
examples of epigenetics
-DNA methylation
-Hisotine modification
- Chromatid structure modification )can cause certain cancers)
what is RNA interference
RNA silencers, RNA interference,
binary consent
agree to participate but choose not to share information
tiered consent
-agree to participate
- offered difference options to share their date (have more control)
should nurses keep genetic information confidential
the nurse does not have legal authority to break the confidentiality of the pt-nurse relationship to disclose information about one individual to another
should parents automatically be given a newborn’s genetic carrier status?
They should only be given to parents who had previous counseling and who have given
their consent
GINA Law
trying to combat discrimination from employers and health insurance. but does not apply for small companies, needs to be companies 15 or more people, or
chronic condition requiring lifelong care
