Life insurance fears deterring Australians from having genetic testing
by Australian Associated Press from Science | The Guardian on (#6CKQ8)
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Concerns about insurance are stopping Australians from having life-saving genetic testing.
Genetic screening can help prevent, diagnose and treat some conditions, however the life insurance industry is still allowed to ask for results when issuing some policies.
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