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Discrimination as a consequence of genetic testing.

American journal of human genetics - 1 Mar 1992

Billings P R, Kohn M A, de Cuevas M, Beckwith J, Alper J S, Natowicz M R

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Genetic discrimination refers to discrimination directed against an individual or family based solely on an apparent or perceived genetic variation from the "normal" human genotype. We describe here the results of a case history study designed to assess whether or not genetic discrimination exists. Using the above definition of genetic discrimination and applying stringent criteria for case selection, we find...

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PMID: 1539589
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