title: Genetic exceptionalism and legislative pragmatism.
abstract: Genetic-specific nondiscrimination laws have been enacted in most states, but the laws are ineffective and increase the stigma of genetic conditions. Whether these laws are better than no new legislation depends on their consequences and a recognition of their limitations.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rothstein
mesh_terms: D030661:Genetic Privacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011640:Public Policy