Genetics-The Interview-Based Investigation- Peer Review

Interview an individual with professional expertise or lived experience related to genetic technologies.

Possible interviewees:

• A individual involved with genetics.
• A person with a genetic disorder
• An ethics committee member
• A parent who used or considered prenatal genetic screening
• A healthcare provider who orders genetic tests
• A nurse or healthcare professional who is involved with application of genetic and ethics (ie. Maternity office, Labor and delivery, NICU, PICU)

Key Points for Your Interview:

1. Write about the person you are interviewing. What is their role in genetics, ethics. How does does this relate to the ethical principles?
2. Their personal stake in genetic technologies (professional role, lived experience, etc.)
3. Two ethical dilemmas they have encountered or are concerned about
4. A time their perspective changed or was challenged
5. What they wish the public better understood about genetic technologies

Part B: Analysis and Reflection

Write a 3 page paper that: (Total 5 pages including cover sheet and reference sheet)

1. Documents your process : How did you find your interviewee? What challenges did you face in setting up the interview? Why did you choose this person?
2. Presents the interview findings : What did you learn? Present your interviewee’s perspective thoroughly using direct quotes and specific examples they shared. What was their most compelling insight?
3. Identifies and analyzes ethical tensions : Highlights a meaningful ethical tension representing genuine conflicts when applying ethical principles, morality, or ethical values.
4. Develops your own position : After hearing this perspective, where do you stand? Your position should show how your thinking was influenced, or challenged (not just confirmed) by the interview. Your answer should engage with your interviewee’s perspective, even if you disagree.
5. Schorlaly sources must be within 5 years
6. Please use this book as one of the refrerences Pozgar, G. (2024). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

Rubric

Peer Review

Peer Review

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Completeness of Review

5 pts

Full Marks

Addresses all major components of the project (interview content, findings, ethical tensions, personal position)

3 pts

Partial

Addresses most components with minor omissions

0 pts

Not Clear

Review is incomplete or missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Interview Findings & Presentation

10 pts

Full Marks

Provides specific substantive feedback on the accuracy and depth of genetic information presented; identifies strengths and areas for improvement

6 pts

Partial

Offers feedback on genetic content with some specific examples

0 pts

No Marks

Provides minimal or superficial feedback on content

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Ethical Tension Analysis

5 pts

Full Marks

Feedback is respectful, encouraging and balanced (highlights both strengths and areas for growth)

3 pts

partial

Generally professional with minor lapses in tone

0 pts

No Marks

Feedback is inappropriate or disrespectful

5 pts

Total Points: 20