Semin Oncol Nurs. 2019 Jan 16. pii: S0749-2081(18)30131-1. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2018.12.004. [Epub ahead of print]
Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws: What Oncology Nurses Need to Know.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To review information concerning current federal genetic nondiscrimination laws to increase awareness and knowledge of these laws for oncology nurses.
DATA SOURCES:
Genetic information nondiscrimination policy research, case law, professional organization Web sites, peer-reviewed journals.
CONCLUSION:
Genetic nondiscrimination is addressed in four major federal laws. The need continues for comprehensive federal genetic nondiscrimination legislation, applicable to all Americans regardless of their genetic predisposition.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE:
Oncology nurses need to effectively advocate for patients and their families by interpreting and disseminating provisions and limitations contained in existing federal genetic discrimination laws.
Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Inc.
KEYWORDS:
employer-sponsored wellness programs; genetic discrimination; genetic information; genetic privacy
- PMID:
- 30660355
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.soncn.2018.12.004
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