Huntington Disease Genetic Test Taking: A Challenge between Modern Medical Technology and Humanity

Shuh-Jen Sheu RN*

Received: October 19, 2017;   Published: October 23, 2017

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000457

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Abstract

Many previous studies investigated the ethical issues and psychological effect behind on the disclosure of Huntington Disease (HD) [1]. Huntington Disease is a devastating and degenerative brain disorder, where it slowly diminishes the affected individual’s ability to physical movements, cognitive, and behavior disturbance [2]. The cognitive dysfunctions may include disorganized thoughts, planning, searching for alternatives, and delays the acquisition of new motor skills [1].

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