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Do we need laws to prevent genetic discrimination?
Manage episode 422025762 series 5385
Genetic testing is increasingly becoming essential in disease management and prevention, but some argue that life insurance discrimination could deter people from getting tested.
The Council of Australian Life Insurers says they support a near-total ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting.
However, some healthcare professionals are calling on the government to legislate a total ban.
Tarishi Desai and Paul Lacaze discuss the way forward to ensure safe access to this evolving field of research.
2698 episodes
Manage episode 422025762 series 5385
Genetic testing is increasingly becoming essential in disease management and prevention, but some argue that life insurance discrimination could deter people from getting tested.
The Council of Australian Life Insurers says they support a near-total ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting.
However, some healthcare professionals are calling on the government to legislate a total ban.
Tarishi Desai and Paul Lacaze discuss the way forward to ensure safe access to this evolving field of research.
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