Medical professionals are required for all genetic testing, because they are the only ones that can give provide a comprehensive understanding of the raw testing results. Because Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies are relatively new, the government has not set thorough regulations on them, allowing room for some companies to faulty methods and make false claims without providing sufficient evidence. On the other hand, licensed physicians have a fiduciary obligation to use their extensive knowledge to give accurate results and explanations for the benefit of their patients. Also, licensed physicians can accurately interpret genetic testing results, explaining to the patient how much at risk they are of certain diseases while
