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I'd be more interested in my doctor having this information. I tend to self diagnose (poorly) when presented with too much information that I don't understand w
by funkysquid 11y ago
I'd be more interested in my doctor having this information. I tend to self diagnose (poorly) when presented with too much information that I don't understand well. But I feel like a medical professional could use the data to keep an eye out for specific symptoms and tailor questions for my risks, without giving me unneeded anxiety.
- cbhl 11y agoI have heard that giving your doctor information about genetic conditions may result in treatment for those conditions being excluded by your health insurance (because they're "pre-existing").
- GregBuchholz 11y agoIf you are in the U.S., you may want to investigate the Genetic Information Nondescrimination Act (GINA): http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/genetic/ http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/g... "GINA protects individuals against discrimination based on their genetic information in health coverage and in employment. GINA is divided into two sections, or Titles. Title I of GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in health coverage. Title II of GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in employment."