Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Differentiate between the delivery models for pharmacogenomic testing.
• Identify the benefits and limitations of direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmacogenomic testing.
• Interpret DTC pharmacogenomic test results.
• Evaluate the clinical actionability of genetic variants detected by a DTC pharmacogenomic test using evidence-based resources.
• Determine when confirmatory clinical testing is needed when faced with DTC pharmacogenomic test results.
• Explain why confirmatory clinical pharmacogenomic test results may differ from direct-to-consumer pharmacogenomic test results for the same patient.
• Discuss issues related to documenting DTC pharmacogenomic test results in the electronic health record.

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.