Genetic Testing : Scientific Background and Nondiscrimination Legislation.

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 in...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Genetics. Health insurance. Medical screening. Electronic books. Periodic health examinations. Self-examination, Medical.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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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.
Item Description:	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. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.