https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63411852
Doctors have raised concerns about the use of blood tests bought online
or over the counter that promise to help people "take control of their
health".
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned some of the tests were
unregulated and put extra pressure on GPs left to reassure their patients.
It comes after a BMJ report found some companies were making misleading
claims about what their tests could identify.
Concern over unregulated high street health checks that may be putting
extra pressure on the NHS
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/969065
Consumers are promised that such tests will help them take control of
their health and spot problems early, but journalist Emma Wilkinson
finds that tests often contradict official medical guidance and don’t
fully explain the implications of the results for the patient.
In a linked opinion article, experts highlight several areas of concern
and argue that private blood testing companies need clear regulation to
prevent more poor quality, over-hyped testing with potential harms to
individuals and unnecessary costs for the NHS.
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