The human genome project has allowed for great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. Which of the following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information??? A.) Providing guidance to the individual based on the genetic information collected B.) Sharing genetic information with an individual''s designated medical professionals C.) Allowing scientists to add an individual''s genetic information to a body of information about the disease D.) Using an individual''s genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance



Answer :

"D.) Using an individual''s genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance" would be unethical. All people should have equal opportunity for insurance.

The correct answer is Using an individual's genetic information to decide who can be covered for health insurance.

The human genome project allowed for the great progress in identifying genetic markers for disease. The knowledge that is gained by this project should not be used for any unethical means as it is very personal information. Using the information to decide who can be covered for health insurance is not right. The information related to the health of any individual must not be shared to anybody without his or her concern.