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Genetics and genomics in general practice.
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PMID:  20877778     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: The translation of molecular medicine into clinical practice has implications for general practice and personalised medicine.
OBJECTIVE: This article outlines requirements for general practice to make optimal use of genomics.
DISCUSSION: Genomics identifies variations in many genes, enhancing knowledge of gene-gene and gene-environment interactions. Unlike personal information, genomic information raises issues of privacy, potential family trauma and discrimination by employers and insurers. To embed genomics safely and effectively into practice, general practitioners need information, competencies and support through regulation, policy, information management, professional decision support, patient self management, community engagement and educational activities.
Authors:
Siaw-Teng Liaw
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Australian family physician     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0300-8495     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust Fam Physician     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0326701     Medline TA:  Aust Fam Physician     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  689-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of New South Wales, Sydney South West Area Health Service General Practice Unit, Sydney, New South Wales. siaw@unsw.edu.au
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