Genetics, Insurance and Professional Practice: Survey of the Australasian Clinical Genetics Workforce.

ABSTRACT: 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-rated insurance products, including life, income protection and disability insurance. Genetics professionals regularly discuss insurance implications with clients and report the issue as a clinical challenge, yet no studies have examined clinical practices or opinions. This study surveyed genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists from Australia and New Zealand to (i) investigate variability in professional practice across the Australasian clinical genetic workforce relating to the insurance implications of genetic testing, and (ii) ascertain views regarding current regulation of the issue. There was considerable va

SUBMITTER: Tiller J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6277853 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature