Genomic and Precision Medicine: Primary Care

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 practiceHighlights case studies that illustrate the practical use of genomics in the management in patients

1. Genomic Medicine in Primary Care 2. Overview of Policy, Ethical, and Social Considerations in Genomic and Personalized Medicine 3. Educational Issues and Strategies for Genomic Medicine 4. Genetic Testing for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases 5. Health Risk Assessments, Family Health History, and Predictive Genetic/Pharmacogenetic Testing 6. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics 7. Hypertension 8. Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction 9. Lung Cancer 10. Breast Cancer 11. Colorectal Cancer 12. Prostate Cancer 13. Asthma 14. Diabetes 15. Metabolic Syndrome 16. Autism Spectrum Disorder 17. Viral Hepatitis