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Genetic Testing - Scientific Background & Nondiscrimination Legislation (Paperback)
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Genetic Testing - Scientific Background & Nondiscrimination Legislation (Paperback)
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Collectively, genetic diseases and common diseases with a genetic
component pose a significant public health burden. With completion
of the human genome sequence, scientists will now focus on
understanding the clinical implications of the sequence
information. Clinical genetic tests are becoming available at a
rapid rate. Testing is regulated by the federal government and
tests are beginning to be included in health insurance benefits
packages. Issues surrounding genetic testing and non-discrimination
addressed in this book include: What is health information and how
is it currently used by health insurers and employers?; What is
genetic information?; Is genetic information different from other
health information?; What are the implications of having genetic
information: for the individual undergoing testing? for his/her
family? for society?; What evidence exists to suggest that
discrimination is a problem?; Will the proposed legislation have
been sufficient to protect "genetic information" and "genetic
tests" that are of concern?; How does the proposed legislation
compare with existing laws and regulations governing
discrimination?
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