laura81
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A couple, II,2 and II,3 in the pedigree shown, has just learned that their 3-year-old son has fragile X syndrome. The woman's sister-in-law is currently pregnant, but the couple does not want to tell anyone in their family about the diagnosis. Which of the following actions by the physician is most appropriate concerning informing the sister-in-law?
A ) Ask for a third party to mediate the communication
B ) Insist that the couple contact the pregnant woman
C ) Keep the diagnosis confidential
D ) Offer to contact the pregnant woman directly
E ) Recommend family counseling
( the pedigree shows a couple and their related family, with everybody being healthy..and they are asking about women's sister in law.....her husband sister)
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| keepgoing
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ethical question, may be c???
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| laura81
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i was thinking of C also, cause its X linked, and her sister in law is not affected...am i right? I saw some opinions about chosing E or smth else...
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| freshdoc
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You'r right. C
The sister in law should not be affected.But for ethical convenience: C
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