Pharmacogenomics: Social, Ethical, and Clinical Dimensions

Examining the ethical, legal, and social implication of pharmacogenomics, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. Examining research strategies, it also provides an analyses of the potential impact of pharmacogenomics in the standard of treatment.

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Through analyses of the complex underlying issues, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. The three sections of this book - Research Issues, Clinical Issues, and Social Perspectives address key elements integral to a comprehensive discussion of this emerging field. This ground breaking text: examines new research strategies, methodologies, and ethical and social considerations of pharmacogenomics; addresses practical considerations of anticipated changes in education, training, oversight, guidelines and protocols, and continuing education requirements; and provides analyses of the potential enormous impact of pharmacogenomics, such as in the standard of care and treatment, including perspectives from the fields of anthropology, law, ethics, and economics.