AAMA CMA Practice Question
A patient undergoing genetic testing for a hereditary condition has just received their results. They are concerned about their health insurer obtaining this information and potentially using it to alter their coverage. As a medical assistant, you must assure the patient about the confidentiality of their genetic information. How is the patient's genetic information protected under the guidelines you're required to follow?
The genetic information must be disclosed to life insurance companies if they request it for policy underwriting.
The patient must sign a specific consent form for each family member whose genetic information might be included in their record.
GINA mandates all patients to undergo genetic counseling before any genetic test results can be placed in their medical record.
Health insurers cannot make coverage decisions based on genetic information and cannot require genetic testing.