Question

The human genome project has allowed for great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. Which of the following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information?

Answer 1

The human genome project has allowed for great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. Which of the following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information? (2 points)

Providing guidance to the individual based on the genetic information collected
Sharing genetic information with an individual's designated medical professionals
Allowing scientists to add an individual's genetic information to a body of information about the disease
Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance

Answer 2

Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance.

The project of the human genome makes great progress and it is useful to identify the genetic markers for each and every disease.

Information of this project should not be used as it is very personal information for any unethical uses. Using the information is not right to decide who can be covered by health insurance.

Without the proper concern of a person, we cannot share their health information.