To GENETIC Test -OR- NOT to Genetic Test

That is the Question?

By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA

I few years ago I was in Finland, Sweden and the three Baltic countries that have been in the political news lately.

The later is a group of countries presently referred to by the shorthand “Baltic States”: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

So, it was with some irony that I noted these two conflicting essays.

Estonia to DNA Test 100,000 residents and give lifestyle advice based on results

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dna-test-health-advice-disease-genetic-lifestyle-estonia-government-a8287516.html

Nearly Half of At-Home DNA Test Results Could Be Wrong

http://www.newsweek.com/40-percent-home-dna-test-results-could-be-wrong-868448

Assessment

Now, absent accuracy and precision, vis-a-vie the FB situation, what about patient privacy? After all, this is your DNA. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Conclusion

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