Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
A couple, both in their late 20s, have been happily married for 4 years. She has congenital deafness due to a known gene mutation, and He is an unaffected carrier. They have a one-in-two chance of having a deaf child, and they wish to avoid that risk. They are referred to the Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) clinic as they are seeking invitro fertilization with PGD so that an embryo without the mutation causing deafness can be selected for implantation.
- What is pre-implantation genetic diagnosis?/li>
- Does the law allow pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for a condition which does not require medical treatment?/li>
- Does clinical medical ethics allow pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for this condition?/li>
- In this case, please explain both the law and ethics, and how it affects decision-making
Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)
Clinical Ethics and Law, Second edition. Carolyn Johnston, Penelope Bradbury, Series editor: Janice Ryme
