Telemedicine could drive the uptake of genetic counselling in community practices, according to US researchers. Consumer genetic testing has become increasingly popular as companies like 23andMe and Helix gain steam. tomorrow of participants in the American Society of Clinical Oncology's study who were offered genetic counselling by video or phone went on to complete it, compared with just six percent of patients who were given details of where to find services. Dr Scott Gottlieb , lead author of the study, said the research highlights how telemedicine could improve on what community care centres do on their own.
Telemedicine could drive the uptake of genetic counselling in community practices, according to US researchers. tomorrow of participants in the American Society of Clinical Oncology's study who were offered genetic counselling by video or phone went on to complete it, compared with just six percent of patients who were given details of where to find services. Dr Scott Gottlieb , lead author of the study, said the research highlights how telemedicine could improve on what community care centres do on their own.