Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 6TQ

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Yes” the medical identity card of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of United States allows the use of genetic marker in health records based upon some circumstances.

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  • But as per the rules of HIPAA, the medical card should not disclose the genetic information in the health information.
  • The HIPAA act provides security and privacy for the health data.
  • The genetic marker is used to represent the location of gene or sequence of chromosome. This marker is used to identify the individuals or species and also used to study about the genetic causes and inherited diseases...

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