However, GINA will not protect you if you already have a genetic disease or disorder and does not prohibit discrimination on the of an existing genetic disease or disorder. In addition, this new Federal law does not protect you against genetic discrimination by companies that sell life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance. Please Note: The GINA language section above MUST be included in your consent form if the research proposal involves ANY genetic evaluation of human tissue samples. If the proposal does not involve genetic analysis, this section may be omitted from the consent form.
However, GINA will not protect you if you already have a genetic disease or disorder and does not prohibit discrimination on the of an existing genetic disease or disorder. In addition, this new Federal law does not protect you against genetic discrimination by companies that sell life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance. Please Note: The GINA language section above MUST be included in your consent form if the research proposal involves ANY genetic evaluation of human tissue samples. If the proposal does not involve genetic analysis, this section may be omitted from the consent form.
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