Direct-to-consumer genomic testing from the perspective of the health professional: a systematic review of the literature

Lesley Goldsmith1, Leigh Jackson1, Anita O’Connor2, Heather Skirton3
1Faculty of Health, Education and Society, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Plymouth University, Room 300, Hepworth House, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
2Faculty of Health, Education and Society, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Plymouth University, Room 010, 8 Portland Villas, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
3Applied Health Genetics, Faculty of Health, Education and Society, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Plymouth University, Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5YD, UK

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