Your patient, Maggie, insists that her mother have genetic testing to determine if her breast cancer is connected to a mutation
in the BRCA1/2 genes. Maggie is concerned about her own risk for getting breast cancer and that of her children, but Maggie’s mom does not want to be tested. What ethical principle is one of several that must be considered in evaluating this case?
Is there only one answer to the question? If so, I would guess communicating. Although analyzing influences and setting goals could be correct as well.
