Potential implications of genomic medicine in general practice

Frank M. Sullivan, Pauline M. Lockhart, Timothy P. Usherwood

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    Abstract

    Genomic research can link specific molecular genetic information with specific diseases.

    Implications of genomic medicine in general practice include developments in screening and diagnosis, predicting disease prognosis, and optimising preventive and therapeutic care.

    As users or co-producers of genomic information, or as collaborators in genomic research, general practitioners can help realise the potential of advances in genomic research. MJA 2010; 193: 120-123

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)120-123
    Number of pages4
    JournalMedical Journal of Australia
    Volume193
    Issue number2
    Publication statusPublished - 19 Jul 2010

    Keywords

    • PRIMARY-CARE
    • HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS
    • CLINICAL-PRACTICE
    • HEALTH
    • ASSOCIATION
    • GENETICS
    • DISEASE
    • FUTURE
    • ADULTS

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