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American College of Medical Genetics Applauds the Passage of the Genetic Information and Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 (GINA)

Date:4/24/2008

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The American College of Medical Genetics had previously published Points to Consider in Preventing Unfair Discrimination Based on Genetic Disease Risk: A Position Statement of the American College of Medical Genetics, which can be viewed in the Publications/Policy Statements section at http://www.acmg.net/

The ACMG is committed to making genetic services accessible and to improving the public's health through the development and implementation of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease. ACMG represents 1400 MD Clinical Geneticists and PhD Genetics Laboratory Directors in North America who are Board certified. Other health professionals who are vital to the functioning of the medical genetics team are also represented in ACMG membership; these include genetic counselors, genetics nurse specialists and metabolic dieticians.

About the American College of Medical Genetics

Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics (http://www.acmg.net) advances the practice of medical genetics by providing education, resources and a voice for more than 1400 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other health care professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics. Genetics in Medicine, published monthly, is the official ACMG peer-reviewed journal. ACMG's website (http://www.acmg.net) offers a variety of resources including Policy Statements, Practice Guidelines, Educational Resources, and a Medical Geneticist Locator. The educational and public health programs of the American College of Medical Genetics are dependent upon charitable gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation is a 501 (3)(c) not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding the College's dive
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