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{"id":3149,"date":"2020-08-02T04:02:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T04:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursingwritersbureau.com\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2020-08-02T04:02:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T04:02:30","slug":"introduction-to-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nursingwritersbureau.com\/introduction-to-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"introduction to ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"The following case for discussion is from the eText, chapter 18, page 297:<\/p>\n
Steven and Marisol are a young married couple who are concerned about passing genetic diseases to their children. Members of Steven\u2019s family have been diagnosed with Huntington\u2019s disease, an incurable genetic disorder that causes cognitive problems, difficulties with movement that ultimately require full-time nursing care, and reduced life expectancy. Members of Marisol\u2019s family have tested positive for a mutation of the BRCA genes that are strongly associated with breast and ovarian cancer.<\/p>\n
At a family reunion, they are discussing their decision to use in vitro fertilization and preimplantation genetic screening of embryos. Seven\u2019s cousin, Valerie, is appalled. She is opposed to the idea of in vitro fertilization and to the entire idea of genetic screening. <\/p>\n
Valerie says, \u201cYou can\u2019t just choose the babies you want to have. God will only give you the challenges He knows you can handle. And if a child is born with a disease, your job is to love that child, no matter what.\u201d <\/p>\n
Steven is speechless. But Marisol is not. \u201cBut if we can guarantee that our child is healthy and will live a happy life, shouldn\u2019t we do that? We don\u2019t want to raise a child who is doomed to genetic diseases.\u201d <\/p>\n
Valerie shakes her head. \u201cThere is no way to know,\u201d she says. \u201cKids get sick and die. Some who have diseases get better. You can\u2019t control everything. And besides, that test-tube baby stuff is really expensive. How can you afford it?\u201d <\/p>\n
Now Steven replies, \u201cWe want to invest in this procedure now because it might save money in the long run. I\u2019ve seen how much Huntington\u2019s costs a family \u2013 so have you. I\u2019d rather pay to prevent it now than have to deal with the costs later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Valerie responds, \u201cThat sounds really rude. It sounds like you resent people who get sick and need your help. The whole thing is very selfish.\u201d<\/p>\n
Questions for discussion:<\/p>\n
What is good or bad, right or wrong, with IVF? <\/p>\n
If you accept the good of IVF must you also accept the good of designer babies or selecting the gender of the baby you want to have (these options are available to couples today:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWhfsiXzmA4? <\/p>\n
Explain your reasoning.<\/p>\n
Is it wrong to want to prevent genetic disease? Is it a wise investment? Is it selfish to want to control your child\u2019s genes? Explain your answer.<\/p>\n
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