In 2008, what federal law was passed that prohibits discrimination in employment based on genetic information?
A. Privacy Act
B. Civil Liberties Act
C. HIPAA
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
E. GINA
E. GINA
The Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 prohibits discrimination in insurance and employment. Broader than HIPAA, the act defines genetic information as data about an individual's genetic tests and about genetic tests among that individual's family. The same rules apply to insurance companies selling policies.
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a. to do no harm. b. to do only what is beneficial. c. to tell the truth. d. to do only what the patient accepts.
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A. assume that the patient who brings the child for treatment has consent ability and payment responsibility B. require a letter from one of the parents guaranteeing payment C. ask the parent who is with the child at the time of the appointment who has financial responsibility D. ask the parent who makes the appointment about financial responsibility before making the appointment E. check with the court system to see who was awarded custody