GINA Flashcards
1
Q
What is GINA?
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Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act
2
Q
What does GINA protect?
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3
Q
Purpose
A
-deny health insurance coverage
-increase health insurance premiums
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4
Q
3 main elements
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-health insurance protections
-employment protections
-prohibition of genetic information disclosure
5
Q
pros of employees with GINA
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-increased protection from discrimination
-encouragement for genetic testing
6
Q
pro for companies with GINA
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-clear legal framework
-workplace welness programs
7
Q
companies cons
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-administrative compliance costs
-limited use of gentic information in health programs
8
Q
employee cons
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-gina does not cover everything
-challenges in enforcement
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