Re: Question 6 -- Genetics

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Date Posted: 21:38:26 03/04/02 Mon
Author: Karen Tate
Subject: Re: Question 6
In reply to: Kristin Donohue 's message, "Question 6" on 17:36:46 02/27/02 Wed

>I think Barbara meant by saying,"a postive result is
>not always the worst of news in the world and,
>conversely, a negative result is not always the best
>news in the world" is whatever the outcome is of the
>test it has effect on a patients' perspective of their
>situation. After discovering a postive result, some
>patients may come to accept their condtion and aspire
>to reach some good out of their disease. In Sherry's
>case, she at first felt angry and lonely but came to
>understand that having this mutation can be postive.
>She decided to become a genetic counselor because she
>felt that her personal, first-hand knowledge can put
>her into the same perspectives as her clients and
>explain to them the effect it can have on their lives.
>Also, a person tested postive may also gain a wider
>appreication of their life. They may become closer to
>their family and friends and live the rest of their
>life to the fullest. Obviously, hearing a negative
>test result would be good news, however, it may not.
>People may feel guilty like in Lani's situation
>because they were spared but possibly their sibling
>wasn't. This feeling of guilt may cause the bonds in
>relationships to deteriorate and possibly break.

I agree with what Kristin said. Testing positively could be a good thing in that it can alter someone's outlook on life in a very positive way. They can strive to live the best life to the absolute fullest. On the other hand, testing negatively could wind up being a negative thing if someone gets a false sense of security or feels an unbearable sense of guilt.

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