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Journal of Genetic Counseling
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 4/2010

01-08-2010 | Professional Issues

The Prospect of Genome-guided Preventive Medicine: A Need and Opportunity for Genetic Counselors

Author: Julianne M. O’Daniel

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

One of the major anticipated benefits of genomic medicine is the area of preventive medicine. Commercially available genomic profiling is now able to generate risk information for a number of common conditions several of which have recognized preventive guidelines. Similarly, family history assessment affords powerful health risk prediction based on the shared genetic, physical and lifestyle environments within families. Thus, with the ability to help predict disease risk and enable preemptive health plans, genome-guided preventive medicine has the potential to improve population health on an individualized level. To realize this potential, steps to broaden access to accurate genomic health information must be considered. With expertise in genetic science, risk assessment and communication, and a patient-centered practice approach, genetic counselors are poised to play a critical role in facilitating the incorporation of genomic health risks into the burgeoning field of genome-guided preventive medicine.
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Metadata
Title
The Prospect of Genome-guided Preventive Medicine: A Need and Opportunity for Genetic Counselors
Author
Julianne M. O’Daniel
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9302-4

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