Is there a doctor in the house? : The presence of physicians in the direct-to-consumer genetic testing context

摘要: Over the last couple of years, many commercial companies, majority which are based in USA, have been advertising and offering direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing services outside established health care system, often without any involvement from a professional. In year, however, number DTC companies changed their provision model such that consumers must now contact professional before being able to order service. discussing advent this new service provision, article also reviews ethical social issues surrounding addresses potential motivations for change, some barriers achieving truly appropriate medical supervision present reality psychiatric neurological disorders. Since these activities, critics pointed finger at lack services. The discussion herein, reveals how difficult it may be, despite addition physician, actually achieve adequate within context testing.