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Ethical Health Informatics, 3rd Edition
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Ethical Health Informatics, 3rd Edition

by Laurinda Beebe Harman, Frances Cornelius
December 2015
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
764 pages
33h 39m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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CHAPTER 18: Genetic Information

Sharon F. Terry, MA

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to:

  • Comprehend the sensitivity of genetic information and the possible uses and misuses of the information.

  • Discuss the state and federal laws that may limit access to genetic information by health insurers and employers.

  • Understand the special emphasis precision medicine and translational science are putting on genomics, and the implications for genetic information sharing.

  • Appreciate the role of health information management (HIM) professionals in ensuring the privacy of genetic information.

Introduction

As now defined by law, genetic information includes the genetic testing results of an individual ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781284053708