DTC Genetic Testing Decision Flow

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Chapter 17: Ethics, Society, and Genetic Policy

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Type: Interactive Flowchart sim-id: dtc-testing-decision-flow
Library: p5.js
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Interactive decision flowchart guiding users through the considerations of DTC genetic testing. Starting node: "Considering a DTC genetic test?" Branches include: purpose (ancestry, health, carrier status, pharmacogenomics), key questions to ask before testing (data privacy policy, clinical validity, what happens to your sample, who has access to results), possible outcomes (reassuring results, uncertain results, unexpected findings), and recommended next steps for each outcome (no action needed, consult genetic counselor, discuss with healthcare provider). Each node is clickable and expands with a brief educational explanation. Use color coding: blue for information nodes, green for positive outcomes, amber for caution, red for concerning outcomes.