RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Genetics and the British insurance industry.
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 157
OP 162
DO 10.1136/jme.25.2.157
VO 25
IS 2
A1 Cook, E D
YR 1999
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/25/2/157.abstract
AB Genetics and genetic testing raise key issues for insurance and employment. Governmental and public concern galvanised the British insurance industry into developing a code of practice. The history of the development of the code, issues of genetic discrimination, access to medical information, consent and the dangers of withholding information and the impact on the equity of pooled risk are explored. Proactive steps by the Association of British Insurers suggest that moral reflection not legislation is the way forward.