Genetic discrimination (GD) is a complex, multifaceted ethical, psychosocial, and legal
phenomenon. It is defined as the differential treatment of asymptomatic individuals or their …

Background Since the late 1980s, genetic discrimination has remained one of the major
concerns associated with genetic research and clinical genetics. Europe has adopted a …

Many questions remain concerning whether, when, and how physicians order genetic tests,
and what factors are involved in their decisions. We surveyed 220 internists from two …

Genetic discrimination is an evolving phenomenon that impacts fundamental human rights
such as dignity, justice and equity. Although, in the past, various definitions to better …

Though the US passed the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, many questions
remain of how individuals confronting genetic disease view and experience possible …

Genetic testing is rapidly spreading; every year dozens of new tests are developed which
analyze our genetically inherited predisposition toward certain diseases. Companies have …

Background The use of genetic test results in risk-rated insurance is a significant concern
internationally, with many countries banning or restricting the use of genetic test results in …

Since the 1990s, many countries in Europe and the United States have enacted genetic non-
discrimination legislation to prevent people from deferring genetic tests for fear that insurers …

Purpose: To undertake a systematic process of verification of consumer accounts of alleged
genetic discrimination. Methods: Verification of incidents reported in life insurance and other …

In Australia and New Zealand, by contrast with much of the developed world, insurance
companies can use genetic test results to refuse cover or increase premiums for mutually …