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Ethical Implications of Direct-to-Consumer Laboratory Testing: Risks vs. Rewards

Tracking # 20-1051628

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) laboratory testing.
  2. Discuss potential benefits and risks of DTC laboratory testing to patients.
  3. Consider the possible impact of DTC testing on the future of traditional laboratory testing.

Course overview

As advancements in medicine and technology continually increase, so do the opportunities for patients to become consumers of their own laboratory tests and results. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)laboratory testing can provide health information to patients in a prompt and convenient fashion, but it is important to keep in mind the ethical implications of such testing.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

1.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

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