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As detailed in other articles in the Genomic Medicine series, genomics has contributed greatly to our understanding of the molecular basis of disease and, to a lesser but growing extent, to the development of effective interventions. Clinicians and society at large, however, are concerned about the effect genetic knowledge will have on the well-being of individual persons and groups. Much effort is being devoted to trying to anticipate, understand, and address the ethical, legal, social, and political implications of genetics and genomics.

The inquiry is complex. Understanding the social effects of genomics requires an analysis of the ways in which . . . [Full Text of this Article]

What Genetic Information Is and What People Are Worried About

The Problem of Discrimination

The Challenge of Genomic Medicine with Respect to the Physician–Patient Relationship

Genomic Medicine and Public Health

Conclusions

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From the Center for Genetics and Health Policy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Clayton at Vanderbilt University, 507A Light Hall, Nashville, TN 37232-0165.

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N Engl J Med 2003; 349:1870-1872, Nov 6, 2003. Correspondence

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