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Keeping Your Genes Private

Mark A. Rothstein
University of Louisville - Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy, and Law; University of Louisville - Louis D. Brandeis School of Law

Scientific American, pp. 64-69, September, 2008

Abstract:
In spite of recent legislation, tougher laws are needed to prevent insurers and employers from discriminating on the basis of genetic tests.

Keywords: genetics, privacy, electronic health laws, GINA, NHIN, genetic test, nationwide health information network, genetic information nondiscrimination act

JEL Classifications: k31, k32

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Date posted: October 06, 2009 ; Last revised: October 06, 2009

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Rothstein, Mark A., Keeping Your Genes Private (September 01, 2008). Scientific American, pp. 64-69, September, 2008. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1483170

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Mark A. Rothstein (Contact Author) University of Louisville - Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy, and Law ( email ) Louisville, KY 40202 United States HOME PAGE: http://www.louisville.edu/medschool/ibhpl/faculty/rothstein.html
University of Louisville - Louis D. Brandeis School of Law ( email ) Wilson W. Wyatt Hall Louisville, KY 40292 United States

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Date posted: October 06, 2009 ; Last revised: October 06, 2009

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Mark A. Rothstein (Contact Author)