Genetic and Reproductive Technology
Scan the literature and choose a technology for your topic. Some examples of common genetic or reproductive technology include:
- Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
- Intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI).
Literature Search Resources
Use the following resources to locate articles, books, and other items related to your assessment topic in the Capella University Library.
Scenario
You work for a large OB-GYN group as a parent educator and have been directed to develop information about a new form of genetic or reproductive technology, analyzing the merits and limitations and considering any ethical concerns for the individual, family, and society. In your analysis, note the role of the genetic counselor in providing support for your identified technology. The physicians group intends to add it to their website, so the content must be clear and comprehensible to a layperson.
Deliverable
Develop 2–3 pages of content about a specific genetic or reproductive technology using the following section and content guides:
- General Information
- Begin your presentation with general information on the technology.
- Description of Selected Reproductive or Genetic Technology
- Explain the selected reproductive or genetic technology.
- Is the technology invasive or noninvasive?
- When are the tests done?
- What are the general costs associated with the procedure?
- Identify benefits and limitations of the technology.
- How successful is the technology?
- Are there fetal or maternal risks associated with the reproductive or genetic technology?
- What are any ethical dilemmas related to the selected technology for the individual, family, and society?
- The Genetic Counselor
- Describe the role and background of the genetic counselor specific to your identified technology.
- Explain the selected reproductive or genetic technology.
- Written communication: Writing is coherent, using evidence to succinctly support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. The content must be clear and comprehensible to a layperson.
- Length: 2–3 pages.
- APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and format.
- References: Include a minimum of four recent scholarly references