‘Just a Bit of Fun’: How Recreational is Direct-to-Customer Genetic Testing?

摘要: Direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing has given rise much controversy, especially in relation for health diagnostic purposes. This paper will consider whether consumers' use of DTC should be understood as predominantly recreational. It argued that recreational can encompass all information domains, including most kinds predictive risk information. In the potential identity implications become a significant concern, more so than risks traditionally associated with testing. concluded while sector is beset by numerous problems and an increase literacy highly desirable, engagement may less problematic sometimes assumed.