MEDRADSC 3Y03 Lecture 19: 19 Legal
14 Sep 2017
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19 legal & ethical implications of genetic testing. Early id of medical condition or predisposition: prevention, treatment, lifestyle changes. The far-reaching impact of genetics: across the life cycle, on relationships (horizontal and vertical, on health care delivery, on research, on commerce. The impact of genetics across the life cycle. During reproductive years: pre-conception, prenatally, newborn. During one"s adulthood: for research, clinical trials, family pedigree, gene patenting, for screening/ testing. More for increased propensity rather than disease. Information from testing reveals more than just the individual. Conflicts about wanting or not wanting to know. Prohibits discrimination in health coverage and employment based on. Prohibits group and individual health insurers from using a person"s in determining eligibility or premiums genetic information. Prohibits employers from using genetic information in making employment decisions. Fell short of comprehensive genetic information protection. Did not address discrimination by businesses including insurance industry. Prohibits requiring an individual to undergo a genetic test/ disclose results of a genetic test.
