NEW BODIES, NEW SELVES, AND GENETICS 2
New Bodies, New Selves, and genetics
Introduction
More often than not, children take the genetic traits of their parents in terms of
behaviors and to far extremes, even the health conditions. When a parent has a specific health
condition, for example, their parents are most likely going to possess the same types of a
medical condition as their parents. The concept of creating an enhancing and understanding
of the genetic disorder is complicated as many people have always denied an imminent health
threat to families and according to Cecil & Helman (2007), many argue that if a family,
mostly parents, have ever suffered a particular disease, for example, cancer at least one of
their siblings will suffer a similar health complication. Understanding the position of families
in relations to genetic disorders forms the basis for guidance and counseling and treatment in
the healthcare sector.
Do patients and their family understand the concepts of genetically related
disorders?
As to whether families understand the concept of recessive genes and other genetic
disorders aspects, it is true that most family members are aware of these essential health
aspects. When a family is grieving the health complication of their loved one, they usually,
according to Cecil & Helman (2007), try to associate the complexity with their experience on
another close friend or family member. As such, if a person within their bloodline has
suffered from such a disease, they are quick to conclude that the condition may end just like
the previous experience. However, having an understanding of the previous experience, the
patient and the family members cannot help but wish for the best.
However, the significant insufficient of knowledge lacks when the patient and the
family members are striving to create an understanding of the concept of genetic testing and
