Final Project:

In this two-phased final assignment, students will you will select a topic from the list provied to you, you are now going to research the topic and discuss the ethical dilemma in detail. 

Phase 2:  Required Elements of Final Project:

• Using the information from Phase 1, you will thoroughly research the topic and define the ethical concerns in detail.
• Using two of the ethical theories, you will analyze your topic (using the ethical analysis approach) and then, using your conclusion, suggest potential resolutions to the dilemma(s)
• In the discussion of the resolution, include the impact that ethical relativism and globalization may have upon the suggested dilemma resolution.
• Select the best resolution and explain in detail why.

Required Formatting of Final Project:

• This paper should be double-spaced, 12-point font, and eight to ten pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;
• Title page;
• Introductory paragraph
• Summary paragraph;
• Use headings to demarcate your discussion;
• Write in the third person;
• Use APA formatting for in-text citations and a reference page.  You are expected to paraphrase and not use quotes.
• Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.  Title the file "lastname, firstname - BMGT 498 Assignment 1".

Final Project: Phase 1

Selected topic: Genetic screening

Discussions about ethics are important in many aspects of health care but are especially critical when the health care includes genetic testing. There are several aspects of genetic testing that may lead to ethical dilemmas 

1. The unique ethical issue: Undesired Options After Genetic Testing

Genetic testing creates important opportunities for assessment of genetic risk and diagnosis. Prenatal genetic screening is commonly used to identify pregnancies at high risk for birth defects, including neural tube defects and genetic conditions such as Down syndrome. In contrast to other medical screening tests, such as blood pressure screening or testing for anemia, genetic testing in prenatal patients is focused on individual reproductive decision making rather than the management of clinical disease. A positive prenatal screening result leads to recommendations for more definitive tests to verify if a given condition is present in the fetus

1. The ethical dilemma:

For many of the conditions, there may be no treatment available before birth. Thus, a positive prenatal test result creates additional decisions for women and couples, including consideration of invasive testing. This may cause an ethical dilemma for the couple, who may not want to make such decisions and may choose not to pursue prenatal screening at all. For the provider, the patient's choice not to pursue prenatal screening may cause concern due to the possibility of the birth of a baby with an unexpected birth defect.

1. The theories:Relativism/Subjectivism and Utilitarianism