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The Use Of Genetic Information For Nonmedical Purposes, Mark A. Rothstein
The Use Of Genetic Information For Nonmedical Purposes, Mark A. Rothstein
Journal of Law and Health
When one thinks about the use of genetic information by third parties for nonmedical purposes, one of the first things that comes to mind is the question of how the third party can gain access to the information. There are three main ways. First, and most importantly, the third party may obtain records developed in the clinical setting. In other words, if someone wants a job or insurance, that person may be required to sign a release authorizing the third party to access those records. Second, the genetic records might be obtained through a genetic data bank. Third, the third …
State Constitutional Protection Of Children With Aids And The Right To A Public Education, Jeffrey M. Croasdell
State Constitutional Protection Of Children With Aids And The Right To A Public Education, Jeffrey M. Croasdell
Cleveland State Law Review
The purpose of this article is to examine the problem that the American public school system is facing with respect to children with AIDS. In addition, this paper will examine how the courts are analyzing this issue and show why the current trend of analysis is weaker than it should be. Finally, this paper will look at how state constitutions are more frequently being used to protect individual rights and how the state constitutions could be used to protect the right of children with AIDS to free public education.