Al and Marsha Jones just had their first child. Marsha had a perfectly normal pregnancy and their

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Al and Marsha Jones just had their first child. Marsha had a perfectly normal pregnancy and their son appears, at birth, to be perfectly normal. It is quite a surprise when the doctor calls them a few days after they take the baby home and asks them to bring him in for more tests. The doctor asks that both the mother and father come along because he wants to talk to them. In his office, the doctor says that a blood test was performed while the baby was in the hospital as required by law. The test shows that the baby might have a genetic disease called phenylketonuria (PKU). However, more tests are needed to be sure. The Jones are told not to worry because there is a treatment for the condition. Neither Marsha nor Al has ever heard of the disease nor has anyone in their family. Newborn Screening Questions 1. Conduct your own research and present both sides of the argument for newborn screening. Should parents have a chance to refuse? Why shouldn't they have the chance to refuse? Please include how these two sides apply to current legal guidelines and identify specific ethical codes of a medical profession that must be considered for this topic. This question can be answered in table or paragraph format. 2. After presenting both sides of the argument, please share your own opinion. Should parents have the right to refuse newborn screening? Why do you feel this way? 3. If you were Al or Marsha Jones, what would you do next? 4. Should screening for diseases or defects be allowed when there is no cure or treatment? Why or why not? 5. Add references