Ethical Dilemma- Warning family members of At-risk diseases

 I have chosen to do my writing project 3 research paper on the duty to warn At risk family members of genetic testing. I have chosen this topic because not only does it interest me but I want to challenge my point of view on it. The ethical dilemma regarding this topic is between the two pillars Autonomy and Beneficence and nonmaleficence. Regarding Autonomy and this topic, doctors have the duty to protect their patients medical records and should not disclose this information unless they have this patients consent. On the other hand, the pillar of Beneficence and nonmaleficence supports warning at- risk patients of genetic disease in order to reduce their risk and gives them the option to test. This creates the physicians responsibilities to be in conflict because in this situation, both pillars are going against each other and leaves the physician in a sticky situation. The brings up the question of whether they abide by their patient and respect their decision or do they abide by the pillar of beneficence and nonmalifecence and tell the at-risk individuals.



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  1. AnonymousOctober 20, 2022 at 1:01 PM

    This is an interesting dilemma since it involves family which usually is allowed to have a say/access to a patient's medical records. I would say that from the patient's point of view, they also might want to protect their relatives from the baggage of learning that they have a dangerous disease. Like they say, ignorance is bliss.

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    1. Michael WangDecember 11, 2022 at 3:38 AM

      Sorry I posted this as anonymous but this is my comment.

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