Genetic Testing : Scientific Background and Nondiscrimination Legislation.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetics.

Health insurance.

Medical examinations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (52 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides an overview of the current status of genetic testing in the U.S. Discusses the public health significance of genetic conditions, the human genome project, fundamental concepts in genetics, regulation of genetic tests by the Federal Government, coverage of clinical genetic tests by health insurers, use of health information by health insurers and employers, implications of genetic information for individuals, families, and society, and evidence of genetic discrimination. Examines the role of S. 306, S. 1053, and H.R. 1910, all the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2003, in protecting genetic information, and summarizes S. 306, S. 1053, and H.R. 1910 provisions regarding health insurance and employment. Includes a glossary.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Genetic Testing

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