Keywords

direct-to-consumer testing, DTC, genetics, genomics

Authors

1. Flowers, Elena PhD, MS, MAS, RN, CNS
2. Leutwyler, Heather PhD, RN, CRNP
3. Shim, Janet K. PhD

Abstract

Abstract: Genomic testing is increasingly common in the consumer marketplace. The role of nurses in educating and counseling patients requires them to be prepared to respond to questions about the results of direct-to-consumer genomic testing. This article describes one individual's reflections upon undergoing this testing, the challenges of interpreting the results, and nursing considerations for integrating these results into clinical practice.