Question

Under what condition is it recommended that genetic testing of children be available?&#10;A) Whenever it is requested&#10;B) When the parents request it&#10;C) When there is a medical benefit to the testing&#10;D) When the parents want to know risks to future children&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Genetic testing of children should be available when it has a medical benefit, such as diagnosing or treating a current health condition. Testing should not be done solely for the parents' curiosity or to predict risks for future children. Thus, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D are not appropriate reasons for genetic testing without a medical indication. Option E is not a valid answer as genetic testing may have benefits when there is a medical need.

Deck 24: Ethical and Legal Issues in Medical Genetics