Genetic tests not only affect the individual adversely, but also family members. In this context it is fair for family physicians to be weary of the effect these tests can have over family members. Conversely family doctors, without the proper Continuing Medical Education, may find themselves ordering such tests too liberally, once it is the patient who request them, believing they are respecting the individuals autonomy. Whilst tests may sound enticing to patients, the impact they can have on their personal lives may not be divulged fairly and squarely by someone trying to market the test. KEYWORDS Family physicians, genetic testing and screening, counselling.
The introductionof international practicesin Vietnam'smanagementseems tostumbleon somecultural behavior.Rather thanexamineahypotheticalchange in values, it isto understandthe ideathat actorshave of theplace of the individualand hisrelation to othersin the Vietnamese context.From acomparisonline by lineof a code ofbusiness ethicsand itsVietnamese translation,we will highlightin this articletwovery differentconceptionsof therelationship to the worldand goodgovernance.It is fromthis understandingof the differences betweenthese twocultural worldsthat companiescould adapttheir management practicesto local conditions.