An evidence framework for genetic testing / National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gene expression--Research--Methodology.

Gene expression.

Human chromosome abnormalities--Diagnosis.

Human chromosome abnormalities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (136 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press, 2017.

Summary:

"Advances in genetics and genomics are transforming medical practice, resulting in a dramatic growth of genetic testing in the health care system. The rapid development of new technologies, however, has also brought challenges, including the need for rigorous evaluation of the validity and utility of genetic tests, questions regarding the best ways to incorporate them into medical practice, and how to weigh their cost against potential short- and long-term benefits. As the availability of genetic tests increases so do concerns about the achievement of meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes, costs of testing, and the potential for accentuating medical care inequality. Given the rapid pace in the development of genetic tests and new testing technologies, An Evidence framework for genetic testing seeks to advance the development of an adequate evidence base for genetic tests to improve patient care and treatment. Additionally, this report recommends a framework for decision-making regarding the use of genetic tests in clinical care"-- Publisher's description.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 18, 2017).

ISBN:

9780309453325

0309453321

9780309453301

0309453305