Genomic medicine: considerations for health professionals and the public

Springer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 1 - Trang 1-4 - 2009
Denise Avard1, Bartha Maria Knoppers1
1Pavillon Maximilien-Caron, Montréal, Canada

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Advances in human genomics are ushering in a new era of predictive, preventative and personalized approaches to medicine. However, as the integration of genomic medicine progresses, the health community has a responsibility to communicate to the public the risks and challenges of genetic information. A possible knowledge transfer framework is outlined as a means to bridge the practical uses of genetics within various ethical, social and economic contexts. Tools and resources are needed to help clinicians understand genetic risks and help them inform the public appropriately and effectively.

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