[Re: https://www.hifa.org/dgroups-rss/bmj-dangers-consumer-self-testing ]
As knowledge increases and technology advances the empowerment of the common man to take care of complex issues become more and more a reality. In my humble opinion there is nothing to fear from the bourgeoning wellness industry but rather an opportunity for academia and established professions to gather data and do more metanalyses of population health seeking behaviors and practices.
Demonstration of harm and benefit will inform regulatory responses and refinement of guidelines,
Regards
Glenville E. Liburd, DA(UWI); FFARCS(Ire) FRCA(UK)
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Eureka Health Services Ltd.
Ramsbury Site
Charlestown, Nevis
Email:gelibird@sisterisles.kn
Tel: (869)4690521(Office); (869)6625187(Mobile/WhatsApp)
HIFA profile: Glenville Liburd is a practising physician in St Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean. He is a specialist Anaesthetist with a keen interest in Health Service Development and clinical research. gelibird AT sisterisles.kn