Ad Libitum3 May 2016Precision MedicineVeneta Masson, RN, MAVeneta Masson, RN, MAFrom Washington, DC.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M16-0222 Audio Reading - “Precision Medicine” Audio. Michael A. LaCombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads "Precision Medicine," by V. Masson. Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail The latest way to make the luckiest humans in history anxious during their short stay on Earth.—Richard Lehman, BMJOh yes, I say,this is what I want,precision medicine.Let the data flow.Mine my genomefor glitches and clues.Retrofit what you can andwhat you can't, wellat least I'll knowthe condition I fearcan't be fixedprecisely.My anxiety's highbut knowledge is prizedand much has been gainedwith my help.I might do fine.Not all genes expressand mistakes can be madein labs and trialsand the non-coding genomeis massive, complexand, for all I know, the placewhere luck is transcribed. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Washington, DC.Current Author Address: Vaneta Massonm RN, MA; e-mail, veneta.[email protected]com. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement Audio Reading - “Precision Medicine” Audio. Michael A. LaCombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads "Precision Medicine," by V. Masson. Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 3 May 2016Volume 164, Issue 9Page: 610KeywordsAnxietyFearPrecision medicine ePublished: 3 May 2016 Issue Published: 3 May 2016 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2016 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...