ACP calls for law against genetic discrimination.(Practice Trends)(American College of Physicians) From: Internal Medicine News | Date: April 15, 2008| Author: Sullivan, Leanne | COPYRIGHT 2008 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Federal protections against genetic discrimination by insurers and employers are needed to fill in the gaps left by state legislation, according to a policy paper released by the American College of Physicians.

Only 25% of Americans trust their health insurer to not misuse their genetic information, and only 17% trust their employer, according to a 2007 survey conducted by the Johns Hopkins Genetics and Public Policy Center, Washington, cited in the paper.

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