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[Precision medicine : a required approach for the general internist].
Gérard Waeber1, Jacques Cornuz2, Jean-Michel Gaspoz3
1Service de médecine interne, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 14, 2017
Summary
Precision medicine revolutionizes healthcare by integrating comprehensive individual data. General internists must actively engage in multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and shared decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Genomics and Personalized Medicine
- Translational Bioinformatics
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Precision medicine integrates biological, genetic, environmental, phenotypic, and psychosocial data.
- It aims to enhance disease prediction and treatment strategies for individuals.
- Current national and international initiatives are exploring its implementation.
Observation:
- General internists face a paradigm shift with the rise of precision medicine.
- The integration of diverse patient data is central to personalized approaches.
- The role of the internist requires proactive adaptation, not passive observation.
Findings:
- Precision medicine offers potential for improved predictive and clinical outcomes.
- Financial, ethical, and practical limitations need careful consideration.
- Multidisciplinary team integration is crucial for successful adoption.
Implications:
- Early involvement of general internists in precision medicine is essential.
- Ensuring optimal patient information and shared decision-making is paramount.
- This integration will shape the future of internal medicine practice.
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