A Clerk in the Clinic Asks,"Why Is It Okay for Me

question 4

Multiple Choice

A clerk in the clinic asks,"Why is it okay for me to send the report of the client's genetic testing to the life insurance carrier? I thought GINA prohibited insurance companies from getting this information." How should the nurse respond?

• A)"You should not be sending genetic information to anyone but the client."
• B)"Once a client has reached age 75,GINA does not apply."
• C)"Life insurance companies are exempt from GINA rules."
• D)"The client must not care who sees the records."

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