A woman has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor tells her that while cancer is a multifactorial disease, she carries the breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA1. One of her two identical twin 19-year-old daughters is afraid that she also may have inherited the gene (Chapter 4, Learning Objective 2, 3, 8).

What considerations would you give her daughter who is worried about inheriting the cancer gene?
What ethical issues are raised when one identical twin wants to know her genetic susceptibility to a disease and other does not?

 
Case Study Discussion Rubric
Case Study Discussion Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues / Problems
20 ptsProficient Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the main issues/problems in the case study.
15 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/problems.
10 ptsInadequate Identifies and demonstrates acceptable understanding of some of the issues/problems in the case study
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Evaluation of Issues / Problems
20 ptsProficient Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all identified issues/problems. Rationales are supported by strong evidence.
15 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Presents a thorough analysis of most of the issues identified. Uses weak evidence to support rationale.
10 ptsInadequate Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis of some of the identified issues. Rationales are not supported by evidence.
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendations on Effective Solutions / Strategies
20 ptsProficient Supports diagnosis and opinions with strong arguments and well documented evidence; presents a balanced and critical view; interpretation is both reasonable and objective.
15 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Supports diagnosis and opinions with limited reasoning and evidence; presents a somewhat one-sided argument; demonstrates little engagement with ideas presented.
10 ptsInadequate Little or no action suggested and/or inappropriate solutions proposed to the issues in the case study.
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLinks to Course Readings and Additional Research Makes appropriate and powerful connections
20 ptsProficient Makes appropriate and powerful connections between identified issues/ problems and the strategic concepts studied; supplements case study with relevant and thoughtful research and documents all sources of information.
15 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between identified issues/problems and concepts studied; demonstrates limited command of the analytical tools studied; supplements case study with limited research.
10 ptsInadequate Identified issues/problems and concepts studied; demonstrates limited command of the analytical tools studied; supplements case study with limited research.
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePeer Response
10 ptsProficient Discussion response is comprehensive, accurate, and complete. Key points are clearly stated, explained, and supported. No grammar or spelling issues.
8 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Answer is accurate and complete. Key points are stated and supported. Minor grammar or spelling issues.
5 ptsInadequate Answer is partial or incomplete. Key points are unclear. Significant grammar or spelling issues.
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics and Formatting Guidelines
10 ptsProficient Demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; formatting is appropriate and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. Uses APA 7th ed. Correctly for citations and references.
8 ptsDeveloping Proficiency Occasional grammar or spelling errors, but still a clear presentation of ideas; lacks organization. Uses APA 7th ed. Correctly for citations and references with minor issues.
5 ptsInadequate Writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors; poorly organized and does not follow specified guidelines. Does no adhere to APA 7th ed. Guidelines.
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100