Should genetic information be disclosed to insurers? No.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
UK insurers have said that they may seek approval to use the results of genetic tests for cancer from next year. <b>Søren Holm </b>believes they should have to pass the results on to insurance companies, but <b>Richard Ashcroft </b>argues that the risks of disclosure justify privacy in most cases
Medical subject headings
- Disclosure
- Genetic Privacy
- Insurance, Health
- Insurance, Life