Apatient Asks You Whether the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act

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Multiple Choice

Apatient asks you whether the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) means that his insurance company is required to pay for his genetic testingif heelects to have it done. What is your best response?

• A)"Yes, if you agree to share the test results with your family, your health-care provider, and your insurance company."
• B)"Yes, if other family members have already been found positive for a disease-causing mutation."
• C)"No, unless testing finds a specific disorder for which a current medical intervention has been proven effective."
• D)"No, it only protects against discrimination and does not require insurance companies to pay for testing."

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