An Evidence Framework for Genetic Testing
Board on the Health of Select Populations author Board on Health Care Services author National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine author Health and Medicine Division author Committee on the Evidence Base for Genetic Testing author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:National Academies Press
Published:21st Apr '17
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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.
Table of Contents- Front Matter
- Summary
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Genetic Testing
- 3 Genetic Test Assessment
- 4 Evidence
- 5 An Evidence Framework for Genetic Testi
- Appendix A: Understanding Genetic Variance and Phenotype Expression
- Appendix B: The GETT Checklist
- Appendix C: Using Evidence to Inform Clinical and Policy Decisions
- References
- Glossary <
ISBN: 9780309453295
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148 pages