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  1. Precision Medicine: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    What is precision medicine? What is the difference between precision medicine and personalized medicine? What about pharmacogenomics? What is the Precision ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/precisionmedicine - Genetics
  2. What are the benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... than those of genetic testing ordered by a healthcare provider. Direct-to-consumer genetic testing promotes awareness ... health. It does not require approval from a healthcare provider or health insurance company. As results are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcrisksbenefits - Genetics
  3. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... family . By noticing patterns of disorders among relatives, healthcare professionals can determine whether an individual, family members, ... people at an increased risk of certain cancers, healthcare professionals may recommend more frequent screening (such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  4. How much does direct-to-consumer genetic testing cost, and is it covered by health insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a package. In some cases, consultation with a healthcare professional (such as a genetic counselor) is included ... testing is done without a referral from a healthcare provider and is not considered “diagnostic” (that is, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/dtcgenetictesting/dtccost - Genetics
  5. What is precision medicine?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... new, the concept has been a part of healthcare for many years. For example, a person who ... role of precision medicine in day-to-day healthcare is relatively limited. Researchers hope that this approach ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../precisionmedicine/definition - Genetics
  6. What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of the time, genetic testing is done through healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, or genetic counselors. Healthcare providers determine which test is needed, order the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/directtoconsumer - Genetics
  7. What is a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... who specialize in genetics) and genetic counselors (certified healthcare workers with experience in medical genetics and counseling). Other healthcare professionals such as nurses, psychologists, and social workers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/consultation - Genetics
  8. What are some of the challenges facing precision medicine and the Precision Medicine Initiative?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... medicine approaches are to become part of routine healthcare, doctors and other healthcare providers will need to know more about molecular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../precisionmedicine/challenges - Genetics
  9. BRCA1 gene 
    ... Task Force Recommendation [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2013 Dec. Report No.: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/brca1 - Genetics
  10. What does it mean to have a genetic predisposition to a disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... polygenic risk score, is expected to help guide healthcare decisions in the future. In people with a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/predisposition - Genetics
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