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The Genetics Home Reference: a new NLM consumer health resource
Joyce A Mitchell1, Alexa T McCray
1National Library of Medicine, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|January 20, 2004
Summary
The Genetics Home Reference (GHR) provides public access to Human Genome Project findings. This resource bridges consumer health information with genetic research for better public understanding of single gene conditions.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Public Health
- Bioinformatics
- Consumer Health Information
Background:
- The National Library of Medicine (NLM) launched Genetics Home Reference (GHR) as part of its consumer health initiatives.
- There is a need to make complex genetic information from the Human Genome Project accessible to the general public.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a public-facing information resource on genetics.
- To connect the public to health implications of the Human Genome Project.
- To serve as a bridge between existing NLM consumer health systems and genetic research resources.
Main Methods:
- Developed Genetics Home Reference (GHR) as a new information resource.
- Integrated GHR with NLM systems MEDLINEplus and ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Focused initial content on single gene conditions frequently discussed in MEDLINEplus.
Main Results:
- GHR was established as a bridge connecting public health information with genetic research.
- The resource aims to enhance public understanding of genetic health implications.
- Initial content prioritized common single gene disorders.
Conclusions:
- Genetics Home Reference successfully bridges consumer health information and the Human Genome Project.
- The resource enhances public accessibility to genetic health information.
- Future development will continue to expand genetic information accessibility.