Question

Part 7. Ethics (10 points) Mr. H is a 25 year-old man whose grandfather died som disease. Mr H's mother has therefore a 50% chance of developing his on whose grandfather died some 10 years ago from Huntington ore a 50% chance of developing HD. She decided to have the genetic test and has been shown to have the faulty mene. She will definitely de some time and Mr H is now at 50% chance of developing He loves his job and he feels he could perform his dutie how at 50% chance of developing HD. Mr. H is an air traffic controller feels he could perform his duties most adequately for many years, irrespective of whether he carries the faulty gene for HD o her he carries the faulty gene for HD or not. He does not wish to have the genetic test. His employer is unaware of his family history, This case brings up several ethical concerns. ave the faulty gene. She will definitely develop HD at Here is one ethical dilemna. Which quiding principle should be applied here and what guideline (according to the textbook) should we follow? Keep your answers brief To know or not to know? When is the riaht time to decide to have predictive/presymptomatic testing? 2. Suggest another dilemma by coiling a well framed question similar to the one above. This question has to involve other parties outside Mr. H's family. Which guiding principle should be applied here and what guideline (according to the textbook) should we follow? Keep your answers brief.

Answer 1

1. It is common for people to face ethical dilemmas at work. These dilemmas enable a person to become honest or dishonest in a certain situation. Employers as well as the employees both have some ethical and moral responsibilities toward each other. The employee must be honest, loyal and respectful toward the employers. Mr. H is experiencing this ethical dilemma due to his condition of developing Huntington disease in future which may inhibit his working or service in the organization. It is the moral duty of Mr. H to inform the employer about his condition but this may risk his job. The ethical guideline of non-maleficence guide a person to distinguish what is wrong and what is right. However, the right to maintain privacy and confidentiality enable Mr. H to maintain his privacy. Mr. H only have 50% chances of developing the disease so he should keep his confidentiality until a pre-symptomatic testing.
2. To disclose the family history without their consent or not? When is the right time to disclose the family history?

This questions guided by the ethical principle of privacy and confidentiality. According to this principle a person must not disclose the information of a family member or any one without their consent.