Direct-to-consumer Genetic Testing: Providing Personalized Medicine Course

Direct-to-consumer Genetic Testing: Providing Personalized Medicine Course is organized by OptumHealth Education (OHE).,,Activity opens: 08/24/2020,Activity expires: 08/24/2023,,Description:,Genetic testing, marketed directly to customers, has become more and more prevalent and is expanding the number of people who are obtaining information about their DNA (or genome). Consumers send in a DNA sample and receive their results directly; in most cases, bypassing a health care professional (HCP). Consumers may receive confusing or unexpected results and may be in need of competent guidance from a knowledgeable HCP. This four-part podcast will provide an overview on direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, the role of HCPs in helping consumers make educated decisions about using these services and the future of DTC genetic testing.,,Learning Objectives:,At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:,• List the available DTC genetic tests.,• Describe and interpret DTC genetic testing results.,• Identify situations in which DTC tests may be clinically actionable.,• Explore next steps and available resources following DTC genetic testing with patients and/or their families.,• State what the future holds for DTC genetic testing.