Predictive genetic testing: congruence of disability insurers' interests with the public interest.
This article argues that, under existing jurisprudence, the disability insurance business will be harmed, not benefited, from broad access to the results of genetic testing identifying people with higher than species-typical genetic propensities for illness.
Silvers
Anita
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Department of Philosophy, San Francisco State University, USA.
D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D018868:Insurance, Disability / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States