NURSING 328 - Maternity Exam #4 Study Guide.

NURSING 328 - Maternity Exam #4 Study Guide/NURSING 328 - Maternity Exam #4 Study Guide. Chapter 3 Genome (2-3 questions) What are some Ethical issues? Some ethical issues in genome studies are: privacy and fairness, new technologies, issues like discrimination, education for professionals about genetics. It can also be hard to obtain informed consent in genetic testing when the results may be unknown. Genetic testing can also play a role in terminating pregnancy, which is an ethical issue. Why is this topic important to future generations? This topic is important for future generations because they could have an increased interest in personalized genomic information. There is also an increased risk in genetic testing in pregnancy through prenatal screening, ultrasounds, chromosome testing. Genomics is important to eventually find cures for diseases.