House of Commons - Science and Technology - Fifth Report

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Science and Technology - Fifth Report

Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 26 March 2001.

CONTENTS

Terms of Reference

LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

FIFTH REPORT
GENETICS AND INSURANCE
Introduction
Definitions
Scientific terms
Insurance terms
Key bodies
1995 Report
Scientific developments
The regulatory and advisory framework
The Human Genetics Advisory Commission
The Genetics and Insurance Committee
The Human Genetics Commission
Current insurance practice
ABI Code of Practice
Genetic tests used by insurance companies
Relevance of test results
Predictive significance of positive test results
Actuarial relevance
Numerical significance
Negative genetic test results
Family history
Impact on health
Impact on research
Impact on under-insurance
Regulation
Genetics and Insurance Committee
Membership
Procedures
Resources
Self-regulation by insurers
The way forward
Conclusion

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

LIST OF WITNESSES

LIST OF MEMORANDA INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

LIST OF APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

UNPRINTED MEMORANDA

LIST OF REPORTS

MINUTES OF EVIDENCE
Wednesday 24th January 2001
Wednesday 7th February 2001

APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

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Prepared 3 April 2001