Teaching code

4S008516

Teacher

Alberto Turco

Coordinator

Alberto Turco

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS

Period

2° semestre dal Feb 22, 2021 al May 28, 2021.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

To provide the student with the main information on the fundamentals of bioethics: e.g.. non-maleficiency, benevolence, justice. Through real clinical and personal family cases provide arguments for discussion and reflection related to dilemmas often present in human genetics. Protection and experimentation on the human embryo. Reproductive cloning and PMA techniques. The infamous "Law 40" on ART (Artificial Reproductive Technologies). Fetal exclusion tests and Huntington. False illegitimate paternity. Abortion of an unaffected fetus. Right to know and not to know. Social stigma. Cancer susceptibility testing and insurance. HLA-matching pre-implant diagnosis.

Program

Lay bioethics and Catholic bioethics. Embryo development: pre-embryonic stage. Morula and blastocysts. Genetic tests: diagnostic, presymptomatic, carrier analysis, susceptibility. Genetic testing for homozygous twins. Diagnostic and therapeutic obstinacy. Law 194 and termination of pregnancy affected. Clinical examples (chromosomal and mendelian). Right to have affected children, and right to IVG of unaffected fetuses.

Examination Methods

Proficiency based on attendance: online Moodle-based distance learning
Date and class schedule: April 2021: Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15, Monday 19, and Tuesday 20.
(5.30PM-7.30PM)
Appropriate for students enrolled in the 2nd thru 6th year