The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 269 No 7207 p89
20 July 2002

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Public asked about genetic testing

A consultation process has been launched by the Human Genetics Commission on whether genetic or gene testing kits should be available direct to the public.

The commission says it does not consider the provision of genetic testing services in medical practice to be direct public testing, but it wants to know whether tests should be available from other professionals, including suitably trained pharmacists.

The consultation document is available on the internet