Epistemic and ethical considerations in the direct-to-consumer health and ancestry genetic testing process
Background: Direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) is a popular and fast-growing field within the healthcare industry. Consumers often pursue DTC-GT without a clear understanding of its epistemic and medical limitations. This report will present the current state of DTC-GT technology, and high...
Main Author: | Katherine Huerne |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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McGill University
2021-10-01
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Series: | McGill Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/853 |
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