학술논문
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing and Potential Loopholes in Protecting Consumer Privacy and Nondiscrimination
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. Oct 01, 2019 74(10):578-580
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0029-7828
Abstract
(Abstracted from JAMA 2019;321(19):1869–1870)A recent report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine expressed concern that more use of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing by law enforcement could impact how individuals perceive genetic testing benefits and risks. In this commentary, the authors are especially concerned that these perceived risks could add feelings of distrust or discrimination, especially for vulnerable groups and populations including immigrants, prisoners and former convicts, sexual minorities, and racial or ethnic minorities, resulting in less use of genomic medicine.