Discussion Question
Review the Institutional Review Boards Frequently Asked Questions - Information Sheet at https://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/guidances/ucm126420.htm. Remember that IRBs are essential tools for ensuring both safety and benefit in medical research and understanding them is important for the healthcare administrator.
Watch the video "Making Better Babies: Genetics and Reproduction - A Fred Friendly Seminar" [57:42] at https://tinyurl.com/k5xga4b.
Navigate to the threaded discussion below and respond to these questions. Your answers should be at least one paragraph (150 to 200 words) in length for each question.
What ethical principles apply to this discussion? What moral or ethical limits should be put on genetic testing and interventions?
Should genetic engineering be legal? Should parents be allowed to "design" their children?
What enduring biblical principles can be applied to influencing any technology that changes societal standards? For example, the discussion about in vitro fertilization (IVF) demonstrates how quickly technology can change societal standards.