Genetic testing in the workplace: a report for GeneWatch
"The report reveals that: - Genetic tests cannot accurately predict which workers will suffer future disability or illness. Many false test results are likely. - Despite their poor predictive value, many employers wish to use genetic test results and many research projects are seeking to ident...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Buxton
2003
Genewatch |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19297615124910158979-Genetic-testing-in-the-workpla.htm |
| Summary: | "The report reveals that:
- Genetic tests cannot accurately predict which workers will suffer future disability or illness. Many false test results are likely.
- Despite their poor predictive value, many employers wish to use genetic test results and many research projects are seeking to identify people who are ‘genetically susceptible’ to workplace hazards.
- If genetic tests were used, large numbers of people would need to be excluded from employment to try to prevent a single case of workplace illness. Workplace hazards affect everyone – not just people with ‘bad genes’ – so the remaining workers would still be at risk.
- People with adverse genetic test results but no symptoms are not protected by the existing Disabilities Discrimination Act." |
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| Physical Description: | 55 p. Paper Digital |