The Dangers of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's Disease : Comment on "Personal Genomic Testing, Genetic Inheritance, and Uncertainty"

J Bioeth Inq. 2017 Dec;14(4):585-587. doi: 10.1007/s11673-017-9817-6. Epub 2017 Nov 13.

Abstract

The overarching issue with this case study is poor regulation and quality control over direct-to-consumer genetic testing, delivered in the absence of any medical oversight.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; Direct-to-consumer testing; Disclosure; Genetics.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease*
  • Direct-To-Consumer Screening and Testing*
  • Genetic Testing
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Uncertainty