Procurement of Direct‑to‑Patient Genetic Testing Service for the NHS Jewish BRCA Programme

his procurement represents a scale‑up of the existing programme. To date, the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme has been delivered through the BRCA‑DIRECT pathway led by the Institute of Cancer Research. BRCA‑DIRECT is an example of a DTP model. Direct‑to‑patient pathways offer a new approach to del

ivering genetic testing without requiring individuals to attend in‑person appointments. Key features of the DTP model include: - All patient information provided in written format, allowing individuals to review it at a time that suits them