'Genetic predisposition' argument in Canadian courts may diminish influence of other factors

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 11:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Using genetic predisposition as a factor in medical conditions presented in Canadian legal cases may diminish the impact of occupational, environmental and social factors in determining health claims, particularly workplace claims, states an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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