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Band 7+: What are the ethical implications of personalized medicine and genetic engineering?

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This is a really tough question for me because I'm not a specialist in the medical field, but I can suppose that ethical considerations around the development of personalized medicine mostly involve the price, cost, and affordability of that type of medicine. Not everyone can afford this type of medicine due to its personalized nature and overall approach to curing people. So I think that the issues of price and accessibility are the most pressing concerns regarding personalized medicine.

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This is a really tough question for me because I’m not a specialist in the medical field, but I can’t suppose that ethical considerations around the development of personalized medicine consider us mostly the price and cost and affordability of that type of medicine, because it is over that not everyone can afford this type of medicine due to its personalized nature and overall approach to curing people. So I think that the problems of price and accessibility are the most pressing issues considering the personalized medicine.

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personalized: 3

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The response addresses the question by discussing the ethical considerations of personalized medicine, focusing on cost and accessibility. The answer could be improved by exploring additional ethical dimensions, such as data privacy, potential for discrimination, or the impact on the doctor-patient relationship. Providing a broader range of considerations would demonstrate a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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The response is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and self-corrections that slightly affect the flow. Using discourse markers more effectively could improve coherence. For example, you could use phrases like 'Furthermore' or 'In addition' to transition between ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate, but could be more precise. While 'price and cost and affordability' conveys the general idea, consider using more nuanced terms related to healthcare economics. For example, 'equitable access' or 'financial burden' could add depth.

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The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors (e.g., 'consider us mostly'). Focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures to express your ideas more effectively. For example, using conditional sentences or more complex clauses could enhance the grammatical range.

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