Workplace Wellness Programs: Educating Patients and Families About Discrimination Via Disclosure of Genetic Information. - PubMed - NCBI

Workplace Wellness Programs: Educating Patients and Families About Discrimination Via Disclosure of Genetic Information. - PubMed - NCBI

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Oct 1;22(5):496-499. doi: 10.1188/18.CJON.496-499.

Workplace Wellness Programs: Educating Patients and Families About Discrimination Via Disclosure of Genetic Information.

Steck MB1.

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Abstract

Oncology nurses are advocates for the ethical and legal use of patients' genetic information. However, this information may be used to discriminate against individuals when they share it while participating in workplace wellness programs. Amendments to federal geneticdiscrimination laws may lead employees to being financially penalized for nondisclosure of their genetic information. This article stresses the importance of nurses being aware of these laws and pushing for policy revision to protect sensitive genetic information.

KEYWORDS:

genetic discrimination; genetic testing; genetics; workplace wellness program

PMID:

 

30239514

 

DOI:

 

10.1188/18.CJON.496-499