According to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA):
A. NPs should keep all genetic information of patients confidential
B. NPs must obtain informed consent prior to genetic testing of all patients
C. Employers cannot inquire about an employee's genetic information
D. All of the above
ANS: D
On May 21, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) to protect Americans against discrimination based upon their genetic information when it comes to health insurance and employment, paving the way for patient personalized genetic medicine without fear of discrimination (National Human Genome Research Institute 2012).
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