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To the Editor: The statement by Dr. Motulsky (May 1 issue)¹ that genetic screening of adolescents should not be hindered by concern about the possible misuse of genetic information evinces a serious misreading of current law. The debate continues among employers, care providers, insurers, ethicists, jurists, and legislators, and a workable consensus remains years away.² Neither public health officials nor care providers can ensure that the results of genetic screening will remain confidential, nor can they protect patients who test positive for genetic anomalies from discrimination in either the workplace or access to health care.³ Furthermore, long-term, prospective studies must . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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