Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Genetic Testing and Personal Insurance Products in Australia.
Twin Res Hum Genet
; 26(2): 184-187, 2023 04.
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ABSTRACT
The expansion of genetic and genomic testing in clinical practice and research, and the growing market for direct-to-consumer genomic testing has led to increased awareness about the impact of this form of testing on insurance. Genetic or genomic information can be requested by providers of mutually rated insurance products, who may then use it when setting premiums or determining eligibility for cover under a particular product. Australian insurers are subject to relevant legislation and an industry led standard that was updated in 2019 to introduce a moratorium on the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting for policies Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Seleção Tendenciosa de Seguro
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Testes Genéticos
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article