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In 2009 a private company in the UK started marketing an "over the counter" paternity testing kit. Clients send samples of their own DNA and that of the child whose paternity is in doubt and for a fee, get results within 5 days (or 24 hours for double fee).
Two adults must consent to the procedure: the putative father and the mother of the child. Proof of identity is required and one adult will be telephoned to check that the consequences of possible test results have been considered.
1. Identify the bioethics issue arising form this case.
2. How will you address the issue?
Two adults must consent to the procedure: the putative father and the mother of the child. Proof of identity is required and one adult will be telephoned to check that the consequences of possible test results have been considered.
1. Identify the bioethics issue arising form this case.
2. How will you address the issue?
