Ethical and Legal Consideration related to genetics

Describe two issues that undermine the rights of clients in genetic- and genomic-related decision making and action. (Ex: Privacy and ethical issues)

Discuss a potential solution for each as well as your role in this issue as the patient advocate.

Discuss Genetic discrimination, how to prevent and protect our patients against that.

Discuss ethical issues related to genetic testing and physician referrals.

at least 2-3 references (last 5 years)

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Genetics refers to the learning of personal genes and their inheritance impact in addition to how they are passed on from one specific age group to the next. It studies focus on a particular gene diseases for example muscular dystrophy, While Genomics is the study of the entire genes in human genome and their relations with each other, the surroundings, cultural and social aspects
Several concerns weaken the rights of clients in genetic- and genomic-relate

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