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What happened to Kelly?
Kelly has a “genetic incompatibility” to her
medication. It kept her away from work and could have
taken her life.
What happened to Sarah?
Sarah has a “genetic incompatibility” to her
medication. It kept her away from work and could have
taken her life.
Pharmacogenetics
§ Utilizes genetic testing to determine how you will respond to medications § Is NOT a test that predicts disease risk § Similar to an allergy test (information cannot hurt you)
Bill S201
Discrimination
http://www.revolution10.uk/revolution-10-at-the-house-of-commons/
§ Bill S201 § What do we do until the bill is passed?
§ CLHIA statement on genetic testing
Genetic Discrimination
Privacy & Liability: Plan Design
S Things to look for: S Employee provides written consent with full
disclosure of implications S Barcode system that protects genetic information S No raw genetic information is shared
Implementation into a Benefit
S Employee benefit for employers S Similar to an EAP
S Everyone is covered and employees who meet eligibility can requisition the test on a volunteer basis with consent
S Does not replace your drug plan S Makes it more effective
Return on Investment
S Absenteeism savings (3 fold)
S Disability savings (4 fold)
S Happy and healthy employees
Winner et al., Translational Pyschology, 2013
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