Call for all HGC meetings to be open to the public. Through a wide range of informative activities and material. Avoid duplicating the work of others. Call to address ethical and social perspectives not just safety issues. Possible greater future role for pharmacists in future genetic testing services.
NHS training needs particularly in relation to GPs and other primary care professionals.
This was a particular issue for patient trials where a treatment was found to be effective. When the project ended funding usually ceased and there was no provision in the NHS for ongoing treatment. Particular concerns over the possibility of inappropriate use of testing to select for non-medical traits. Strong concerns highlighted around the potential for discrimination. Outcome of the Paper and Web-based Consultations Respondents 10.