The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Counseling

Genes are the biological makeup of any living organism. More specifically, genetics control much of all human traits. In the future, genetics may become more simple to understand and control, which may also lead to more manipulation of an offspring’s genes. After watching a series of films in biology class, it has become more evident what role genetics play in everyone’s everyday lives. Genetic counseling is the giving of advice to prospective parents concerning the chances of genetic disorders in a future child. By using modern technology and the patient's genetic history, doctors and specialists in this field have discovered a way to reproduce with the best odds of survival for the future offspring. In the distant genetic future, it is

This is because many people who leave their decisions up to chance typically feel more comfortable talking about the disease because they do not know how it specifically affects them. Whereas an infected patient may have a harder time discussing the disease that infected them and is a part of their life. It is thought that only doctors should have the knowledge to someone’s genetic information because it is not a topic that is openly or commonly discussed, but rather only for serious decisions and private discussions. The genetic information nondiscrimination act, otherwise known as GINA, is a law that protects people from being discriminated, or biased, due to their genetics. GINA also explains the misuse of genetic information and how it is illegal. Gattaca displays how a misuse of genetic data can result in a massive issue. Specifically, when Vincent almost gets discovered by the authorities, who are not supposed to have that genetic information because that data should be private. This topic is also exhibited in Choice not Chances, mostly due to the genetic counselling that takes place between only the patients and the doctors. In essence, privacy is very crucial to a society that depend on information and facts more than a society that relies on chance, or even a higher

It is considered that genes control almost every part of a person, except for outside forces that can sway a person in one direction or another, regarding decisions and the way that person thinks and often how they present him or herself. A person’s fate can have many different factors besides genetics, like relationship or activities. Many people that play sports are also vulnerable to aspects of their destinies being adjusted for multiple reasons. It is exhibited in Do You Really Want to Know? when the possibly affected family members decide to be or not to be tested for Huntington’s because they know that their outlook on life will change once they are aware of their state. Furthermore, in Twitch, Kristen acts as if every day is her last because Huntington’s is a disease that can change a person’s personality and view on life immediately. Fortunately, Kristen does not let it affect her and her destiny. In all, genetics are just a piece of information, but it does not have to change anything about someone’s personality or their