Week 3: Ethics and Law

Question 1

What 2 ethical laws are used in genetic counselling

Answer 1

Ethic of Care, Principle-based ethics

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

Represents the individual’s personal rule of self

Question 3

Obligations derived from autonomy

Answer 3

Truth telling, confidentiality, informed consent

Question 4

4 principles of ethics

Answer 4

Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice

Question 5

Beneficence

Answer 5

do good

Question 6

Non-maleficence

Answer 6

Do no harm

Question 7

4 values of justice

Answer 7

Equality, liberty, excellence, efficiency

Question 8

Civil Rights Act

Answer 8

May offer protections in the workplace if an employee is discriminated based on a trait that is related to particular ethnic group

Question 9

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 9

Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities; but no protection for unexpressed genetic conditions

Question 10

HIPPA

Answer 10

Prohibits use of health-related information by group health insurance plans to deny coverage, determine eligibility, or increase premiums for individuals

Question 11

GINA protects

Answer 11

Health insurance, employment

Question 12

GINA does not protect

Answer 12

Life, long-term care, disability insurance