What are pros and cons of genetic testing in minors

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Examine a case study about a young woman whose biological family is trying to reunite with her. We learn about the children who were displaced during Argentina''s Dirty War in the 1970's and about the ethical concerns of DNA testing.

Read through the given case study. Answer the questions below and write your post in a narrative format based on your answers to the questions.

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1) Write a brief conversation between Isabel''s or Isabel''s adoptive mother and Dr. Figueres and have her ask 3 questions that Dr. Figueres then answers and choose 2 of the questions below to answer:

2) Claudia's family was likely victims of human rights violations as many of the babies in Argentina were forcefully taken from their homes. Do you think they have a right to test her DNA as an adult without her consent?

3) If Isabel was a minor and a match is found should she be returned to her biological parents?

4) Isabel decides after her conversation that she does not want to be tested. Her family in Argentina are sure she is their long lost grandchild. Claudia decides to try and obtain a sample of her DNA through indirect means. How would they obtain this DNA and is this ethical or legal?

5) What are 2 pros and cons of genetic testing in minors?

Case study - Nin~os Desaparecidos:iños Desaparecidos: A Case Study about Genetics and Human Rights by Katayoun Chamany

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The report is answers to fictitious case study involving DNA testing. Argentina dirty war is the back drop.The questions are thought provoking and involves good inquiry and introspection to moral, legal and ethical aspects.

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View Full Description and Attachment(s) In this weeks forum we continue our case on genetics and human rights. This week we examine a case study about a young woman whose biological family is trying to reunite with her. Read through the attached case study. Answer the questions below and write your post in a narrative format based on your answers to the questions. Original posts are due by midnight EST on Wednesday. Replies are due by midnight EST on Sunday of week 9. Answers to questions about your post are due by Sunday of week 10 **Please read through the grading rubric for details.** **Make sure you edit and proofread before posting. Once your forum is posted you will not be able to edit or delete the post.**

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