Manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing

Description

Deal with ethical limits of what genetic testing can provide in specific clinical situations.

Alternative labels

make ethical assessments about the suitability of genetic testing
cope with ethical dilemmas in genetic testing
make judgements about the ethical limits of genetic testing
understand the ethical dilemmas that accompany genetic testing
consider ethical dilemmas of genetic testing
address ethical dilemmas in genetic testing
work with an awareness of the ethical dilemmas that accompany genetic testing
handle ethical dilemmas in genetic testing
make ethical judgements about the information to be gained through genetic testing

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Geneticist: Geneticists study and focus their research on genetics. They analyse the fashion in which genes interact, operate, and inherit traits and characteristics. Based on their research, they attend patients with inherited diseases and conditions, congenital malformations, and genetic matters at large.

 


 

References

  1. Manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022