Fear of genetic discrimination is often a stated barrier to referral to genetic counseling services and to willingness to undergo genetic testing.1,2 As a result, when the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was signed almost 4 years ago by President George W. Bush, many felt that this would be the panacea for individuals concerned about discrimination. GINA was the first federal legislation providing protections against genetic discrimination by health insurers and employers.
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