Ask a Patient Opinion Poll
Which of the following would MOST address your concerns about how your DNA is used by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies?
(Total Votes: 18)
| DNA and personal info would ONLY be used to provide me with test results (44.4%) | |
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| Approval authority over each instance of use instead of blanket consent (16.7%) | |
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| Approval authority plus compensation for commercial use (11.1%) | |
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| Not applicable, would not take DTC DNA test (27.8%) | |
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| Not applicable, no concerns (0.0%) | |
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| Other (0.0%) | |
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Voter Comments (the following are opinions of readers and not AskaPatient.com)
• double-edged sword
• Why surrender yet more of your privacy?
• Bill of Rights: Privacy; unwarranted searches prohibited.
• Still would not want to do it
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