Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Screening
Advantages of genetic screening include its ability to guide essential medical judgments. The results of screening can be used for monitoring a patient, the prevention of occurrence of certain diseases, and the treatment of diseases after diagnosis. Genetic screening can enable a couple to identify more severe forms of certain diseases in their fetus, enabling them to plan early or avoid the birthing of such a baby altogether. Genetic screening is detrimental due to the psychological stress it possesses on an individual previously unaware of their condition. This stress causes mental strain and a decrease in the efficiency of the involved person.
Role of Genetic Screening in Society
Genetic screening should be used to improve the human race in a way that is ethically acceptable and which respects human lives. Genetic screening should be integrated into the medical field to study various conditions and their genetic underpinnings. Such determinations and research findings are likely to ensure the generation of effective medicines and treatment regimens that better health (Pös et al.). This is likely to ensure curative standards and preventive standards, which eliminate the burden of various conditions. Genetic screening should also be used to improve the welfare of unborn children through the study of various life-threatening conditions.
Responsible Use of Genetic Screening
Genetic screening use can be responsible if various commissions are established to ensure ethical application. The commissions should include members of the scientific community and representatives of various interest groups such as religious institutions. The responsible application should include the establishment of standards of use of genetic screening that shun misuse (Pös et al.). The role of governments in the development of genetic screening standards cannot be ignored due to the jurisprudence and authority held by these institutions.
Works Cited
Pös, Ondrej, et al. “Recent Trends in Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing.” F1000Research, vol. 8, 2019, Web.