For which of the following would a screening test be most appropriate?

For which of the following would a screening test be most appropriate?

a. Disease A, which must be caught early because society punishes those known to have the disease
b. Disease B, which can be controlled if caught early in the disease process
c. Disease C, which people need to know whether they have contracted, even though there is no treatment for the disease
d. Disease D, because people may want to use that information in family planning

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
It is extremely useful to the individuals concerned and society if screening can lead to early diagnosis and successful control of the disease process. There is no point in doing a screening if there is no treatment or if there is a known risk of social stigma and discrimination if it becomes known that the person has the disease. Discussion and disagreement continue as to whether genetic information should be used in family planning.