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Genetic tests are administered to determine if
the patient has a genetic disorder. All that is
required for the test is a blood sample. Although
this may sound simple, hearing the results of genetic
tests can cause devastating damage. A person or
family may want a genetic test performed if they
feel that they or their children might have an inherited
disease.
Risks:
1. Some diseases
are uncurable--psychologically shattering.
2. Many employers
won’t hire you--discrimination.
3. Many insurance
companies won’t give you a policy if you’ve been
tested--afraid of the money they may have to spend
on you.
4. You may
learn your kids have a disease.
Benefits:
1. If disease
is curable, you can cure it!
2. You may
learn your kids don’t have it.
3. By getting
tested, you’re taking action.
4. You may
prevent premature death.
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