Considerations for developing regulations for direct-to-consumer genetic testing: a scoping review using the 3-I framework.

ABSTRACT: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing exists largely outside of any regulatory schemes, and studies providing a comprehensive overview of the ethical, social, legal, and technological considerations for regulating these types of technologies are lacking. This paper uses the 3-I framework for policy analysis to analyze the ideas, interests, and institutions relevant to policy development for DTC genetic testing in North America and internationally. A scoping review was conducted. Citation databases were searched for papers addressing the ethical, social, legal, and technological implications of DTC genetic testing; stakeholder perspectives on and experiences with DTC genetic testing; or the effect of such testing on the healthcare system. Ninety-nine publications, organizational reports,

SUBMITTER: Cernat A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8941003 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature