American Medical Association Adopts New Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing Policy Recommendations
August 14, 2008
At its June 17 annual meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA), the largest physician group in the United States, adopted policy recommendations opposing direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. The recommendations state that a health care professional should be involved in the genetic-testing process, and encourages individuals interested in obtaining genetic testing to contact a health care professional. (Medical News Today )
