Ban on ‘genomic discrimination’ in insurance policies called for

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Ban on ‘genomic discrimination’ in insurance policies called for

3 July 2024

Martin

Johnston

mjohnston@nzdoctor.co.nz

Wednesday 3 July 2024, 03:00 AM

Andrew Shelling_Professor, University of Auckland

Andrew Shelling, head of the University of Auckland medical genetics group 

A group looking to prevent patients being penalised by insurance companies over genetic test results argues such tests promote better health outcomes. Martin Johnston reports

A coalition of researchers, NGOs and others is calling on MPs to ban insurance providers from discriminating against clients and potential clients bas

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