Table 4. Genetic health professionals' opinions and experiences regarding DTC-GT in their clinical practice.
| Client, n=25 | |
|---|---|
| n (%) | |
| Perception of the DTC-GT process (≥1 answer per client) | |
| Created anxiety for the client | 19 (76) |
| Difficult to counsel | 12 (48) |
| A waste of client time | 9 (36) |
| Beneficial for the client | 9 (36) |
| A waste of clinic time | 7 (28) |
| Easy to manage | 7 (28) |
| Outcome of consultation (≥1 outcome per client) | |
| Extensive counselling/multiple consults | 9 (36) |
| Genetic tests ordered in addition to DTC-GT | 7 (28) |
| No further action | 7 (28) |
| Family member(s) referred for genetic consultation/counselling | 4 (16) |
| Client(s) referred to specialist health professional(s) | 2 (8) |
| Genetic tests ordered to confirm DTC-GT results | 1 (4) |
| Clinical utility of the DTC-GT | |
| Very useful | 2 (8) |
| Somewhat useful | 11 (44) |
| Not useful | 9 (36) |
Abbreviation: DTC-GT, direct-to-consumer genetic testing.