The family of a sixth-grade boy in Palo Alto, California, wasinformed by school administrators that he would have to transferout of his middle school because they believed his mutation ofthe CFTR gene, which does not produce any symptoms associatedwith cystic fibrosis, posed a risk to other students at the schoolwho have cystic fibrosis. After missing 11 days of school, a settlementwas reached to have the boy return to school. What ethicalproblems might you associate with this example?

The family of a sixth-grade boy in Palo Alto, California, wasinformed by school administrators that he would have to transferout of his middle school because they believed his mutation ofthe CFTR gene, which does not produce any symptoms associatedwith cystic fibrosis, posed a risk to other students at the schoolwho have cystic fibrosis. After missing 11 days of school, a settlementwas reached to have the boy return to school. What ethicalproblems might you associate with this example?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter16: Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, And Gene Therapy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16QP: A couple has had a child born with neurofibromatosis. They come to your genetic counseling office...

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