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A consumer charter for genomic services

Nature Biotechnology volume 20, page 767 (2002)Cite this article

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Within this decade, the identification of discrete genetic factors involved in healthy development and disease will become routine, providing the foundation for truly personalized medicine in which individuals are empowered not only with self-knowledge of their genetic risk, but also with the ability to take informed actions to prevent disease and preserve health. Currently, the healthcare system lacks the capacity to deliver quality genetic services of this type at the scale that will be required. I believe several principles are required for the move to a consumer-focused model for genetic services.

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Ledley, F. A consumer charter for genomic services. Nat Biotechnol 20, 767 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0802-767

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