09 Nov Genetics Case Study
CASE STUDY
The family of 70 year old Mr. B came to the NP to discuss a recent discovery that Mr. B has Huntingtons disease. Mr. B has had tremors for many years, which were thought to be due to prior alcohol use. Recently he has deteriorated significantly both physically and cognitively. He was evaluated by a neurologist who did testing and discovered that he actually has Huntingtons Disease and his father and brother most likely died of this as well. Mr. B has 7 children: 3 boys and 4 girls, and 8 grandchildren. The family has many questions for the NP. Answer the following questions fully using professional references to support your responses.
You must create a well developed Power Point Presentation addressing each of the following questions.
1.) 1 . What is the risk that each of Mr. Bs children also has Huntingtons? (15%)
2.) 2. What is the risk to the grandchildren of having Huntingtons? (15%)
3.) 3. Some of his children are concerned about getting tested because they are fearful that knowing will be too overwhelming. They ask the NP what he/she thinks they should do. (15%)
4.) 4. Some of the children are concerned that if they are positive, they could lose their health insurance and want to know if this can happen. (15%)
5.) 5. Mr B asks the NP if his children can be tested anonymously. (10%)
6.) 6. What are the major ethical issues the NP must consider when working with this family? (20%)
ASSIGNMENT: PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS question 2 and 3 AND USE 3 REFRENCES FOR THESE 2 QUESTIONS. THANKS!
