A family desire genetic testing for their adolescent. What response by the clini

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The adolescent is old enough to understand the pros and cons of testing. It would be advisable to discuss the matter with the adolescent and then more fully with the parents. That the minor is not able to give consent is true, but this answer cuts off discussion, and is not appropriate. Insurance and discrimination can play a role in the decision, but still are not the appropriate answers, because they do not address the issue of the request for testing.
Rationale 2: The adolescent is old enough to understand the pros and cons of testing. It would be advisable to discuss the matter with the adolescent and then more fully with the parents. That the minor is not able to give consent is true, but this answer cuts off discussion, and is not appropriate. Insurance and discrimination can play a role in the decision, but still are not the appropriate answers, because they do not address the issue of the request for testing.
Rationale 3: The adolescent is old enough to understand the pros and cons of testing. It would be advisable to discuss the matter with the adolescent and then more fully with the parents. That the minor is not able to give consent is true, but this answer cuts off discussion, and is not appropriate. Insurance and discrimination can play a role in the decision, but still are not the appropriate answers, because they do not address the issue of the request for testing.
Rationale 4: The adolescent is old enough to understand the pros and cons of testing. It would be advisable to discuss the matter with the adolescent and then more fully with the parents. That the minor is not able to give consent is true, but this answer cuts off discussion, and is not appropriate. Insurance and discrimination can play a role in the decision, but still are not the appropriate answers, because they do not address the issue of the request for testing.