Description
Genomic and Precision Medicine: Primary Care, Third Edition is an invaluable resource on the state-of-the-art tools, technologies and policy issues that are required to fully realize personalized health care in the area of primary care.One of the major areas where genomic and personalized medicine is most active is the realm of the primary care practitioner. Risk, family history, personal genomics and pharmacogenomics are becoming increasingly important to the PCP and their patients, and this book discusses the implications as they relate to primary care practitioners.- Presents a comprehensive volume for primary care providers- Provides succinct commentary and key learning points that will assist providers with their local needs for the implementation of genomic and personalized medicine- Includes a current overview on major opportunities for genomic and personalized medicine in practice- Highlights case studies that illustrate the practical use of genomics in the management in patients
Table of Contents
1. Genomic Medicine in Primary Care2. Overview of Policy, Ethical, and Social Considerations in Genomic and Personalized Medicine3. Educational Issues and Strategies for Genomic Medicine4. Genetic Testing for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases5. Health Risk Assessments, Family Health History, and Predictive Genetic/Pharmacogenetic Testing6. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics7. Hypertension8. Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction9. Lung Cancer10. Breast Cancer11. Colorectal Cancer12. Prostate Cancer13. Asthma14. Diabetes15. Metabolic Syndrome16. Autism Spectrum Disorder17. Viral Hepatitis
