Question 5 - Daughter's Tale -- Genetics

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Date Posted: 17:51:52 03/10/02 Sun
Author: Kira Dubas
Subject: Question 5 - Daughter's Tale

I think that though it may be a natural reaction for Janet to be angry with her mother it is completely unjustified. Neither Janet's mother nor Janet had any control over their genes, which should have been properly explained to Janet when she learned of her genetic conditions. I think that in order for families to be relieved of some of these feelings of guilt and anger, genetic counseling should deal with some of the more personal issues, perhaps through psychologists if necessary. Medical professionals, after having decided to release this sort of information also need to decide how to help the patients emotionally after the information is released.

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Re: Question 5 - Daughter's Tale -- Cecilia Baldino, 19:33:51 03/10/02 Sun