PCL102H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder, Vertically Transmitted Infection
1 Feb 2018
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Gna was passed into law in canada on may 4, 2017. Protects people from the use of genetic test results in areas outside of medical care / research. Gna was created to remove barriers to appropriate use to genetic services by public. It just eases patient concerns about genetic testing. Providers of goods and services (including insurance) cannot. Ask for someone to undergo a genetic test. Ask for the disclosure of previous or future genetic test reults. Use a person"s genetic test results in decisions about hiring, firing, job assignments, or promotions request or require genetic test results of an employee. Types of genetic test results protected by gna. When to talk about gna with a patient. If the patient asks or expresses concern about privacy or use of genetic test results. Gna prevents insurance companies from using your genetic test results against you. Employers that are regulated by the federal government also cannot use genetic test results.
