Abstract
As personal genetic information becomes an increasingly frequent component of the patient medical record, it is crucial that medical students be trained to use and interpret this information appropriately and responsibly. Here, I argue the need for medical education reform that equips physicians with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to practice personalized medicine.
Highlights
As personal genetic information becomes an increasingly frequent component of the patient medical record, it is crucial that medical students be trained to use and interpret this information appropriately and responsibly
Already reached a growing number of consumers, who are helping to usher in this new era as they arrive at their doctor’s office with their personal genetic code and a long list of questions in hand
In one study of 1,000 individuals living in the United States, 72% of respondents indicated that they would ask their primary care provider (PCP) if they had a question about genetics [1]
Summary
Department of Genetics, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States of America As personal genetic information becomes an increasingly frequent component of the patient medical record, it is crucial that medical students be trained to use and interpret this information appropriately and responsibly. Here, I argue the need for medical education reform that equips physicians with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to practice personalized medicine.
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