Les tests génétiques et les consommateurs : sommes-nous préoccupés de l’équité dans les contrats d’assurance (in French only)

Author

David Cuming

Organization

Union des consommateurs

Published

2003

Summary

In this project, the Union des consommateurs sought to understand what consumers think about the issue of genetic testing in relation to the purchase of insurance products that involve an assessment of medical risk, such as life and health insurance. The Union wanted to learn about the threats and opportunities consumers perceive in relation to the use of these new medical technologies in connection with insurance contracts. The Union’s goal was not to conduct exhaustive research into matters of genetics, but rather to canvass consumers’ perceptions about issues that are increasingly significant in fields such as insurance, and that will grow in significance in the years ahead. Admittedly, such an approach does not resolve anything, but should nevertheless offer food for thought to decision-makers and consumers alike.

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OCA Funded Research
This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.

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Source: Consumer Policy Research Database