Innovations in Service Delivery in the Age of Genomics

New discoveries in genomicsthat is, the study of the entire human genomeare changing how we diagnose and treat diseases. As the trend shifts from genetic testing largely being undertaken for rare genetic disorders to, increasingly, individuals being screened for common diseases, general practitioners, pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists, and other providers need to be knowledgeable about and comfortable using genetic information to improve their patients' health. To address these changes, the Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held the public workshop 'Innovations in Service Delivery in the Age of Genomics' on July 27, 2008.