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

• Main Authors: Jane Tiller (Author), Louise Keogh (Author), Samantha Wake (Author), Martin Delatycki (Author), Margaret Otlowski (Author), Paul Lacaze (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 discus...