The paper contains both ethical and scientific considerations when it comes to cancer prevention. It is also useful that the two aspects have been covered by applying evidence-based frameworks and policies (HIPPA and CDC recommendations). The importance of early detection is also mentioned, but it would be more convincing in this particular case study if specific benefits were mentioned. For example, researchers note that screening and detecting breast cancer in its early stages significantly increases the chance of successful treatment and survival (Tabár et al., 2020). Such information can potentially impact the patient and decide in favor of sharing the information about the current condition and risks correlating with the family history.
Additional attention can be specifically applied to family history in relation to breast cancer, as the risks may not be fully comprehended. Thus, it can be effective if research data is provided to highlight the exact threat individuals with family members diagnosed with breast cancer face. For example, a study conducted in 2017 has shown that approximately 15% of the participants who were women diagnosed with breast cancer have at least one family member with a similar health concern (Brewer et al., 2017). Providing such statistics may be effective under the given scenario.
In relation to the information about the role of the BRCA 1 gene, the data is supported by relevant resources, which ensures its reliability. Moreover, risk factors and preventative measures are well-formulated and evidence-based. Overall, the information addresses both ethical and medical considerations according to current policies and research. Additional data can be added in regards to the major risks correlating with family histories of breast cancers supported by relevant statistics to highlight the aspect as a major threat.
References
Brewer, H. R., Jones, M. E., Schoemaker, M. J., Ashworth, A., & Swerdlow, A. J. (2017). Family history and risk of breast cancer: An analysis accounting for family structure. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 165(1), 193–200. Web.
Tabár, L., Chen, T. H.-H., Yen, A. M.-F., Dean, P. B., Smith, R. A., Jonsson, H., Törnberg, S., Chen, S. L.-S., Chiu, S. Y.-H., Fann, J. C.-Y., Ku, M. M.-S., Wu, W. Y.-Y., Hsu, C.-Y., Chen, Y.-C., Svane, G., Azavedo, E., Grundström, H., Sundén, P., Leifland, K., … Duffy, S. W. (2020). Early detection of breast cancer rectifies inequality of breast cancer outcomes. Journal of Medical Screening, 28(1), 34–38.