This course is Lesson 4 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Modern Genetics Research and Ethics." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Knowledge of pre-natal birth defects – Risk of the return of eugenics?

II. Screening techniques and when they can be applied.

III. Ethical considerations of antenatal testing – Should there be restrictions?

IV. Genetic engineering – the production of health or excellence?

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the mechanisms of prenatal testing that are available.
2. Outline the reasons for use and the concerns surrounding prenatal testing.
3. Identify the major ethical issues surrounding the future engineering of children for certain characteristics.
4. Explain the issues of autonomy, parental motives, justice and equality as applied to genetic enhancement.
5. Describe the nurse’s role in assisting patient’s in decisions about screening or diagnostic genetic testing.