A Patient Has Stage IV Terminal Cancer and Is in Hospice

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has Stage IV terminal cancer and is in hospice care. Which of the following should the physician consider when thinking about the use of genetic testing for this patient?

• A) Should testing be performed when no treatment is available?
• B) How will personal genetic information affect society's perceptions of that individual?
• C) How will the genetic tests be evaluated and regulated for accuracy, reliability, and utility?
• D) Are genetically modified foods and other products safe for this patient?

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