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Impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing on Australian clinical genetics services

2020-03-08 genetic and genomic medicine Title + abstract only
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PurposeThe increasing popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTCGT) is thought to be creating a burden on clinical genetic health services worldwide. However, no studies have collected recent evidence regarding the extent of this impact in Australia. MethodsWe administered an online survey to Australian clinical genetics services, asking questions related to DTCGT-related referrals received and outcomes over the past 10 years. ResultsEleven publicly-funded clinical genetics services...

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