Addressing the gap between genetics knowledge and clinical practice: a pilot study to implement genetics education among physicians in Italy

Authors

  • Walter Mazzuco Institute of Hygiene – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome - Italy
  • Walter Ricciardi Institute of Hygiene – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome - Italy
  • Stefania Boccia Institute of Hygiene – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome - Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2427/8673

Abstract

As a result of large investments in basic science, the genomic discoveries have brought outstanding advances in understanding the molecular basis of human health. Hundreds of genes whose variations contribute to human diseases, or patients’ responses to drug treatments or even to vaccination have been discovered, laying the foundation for a paradigm shift in healthcare...

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Published

2012-10-01

How to Cite

Mazzuco, W., Ricciardi, W., & Boccia, S. (2012). Addressing the gap between genetics knowledge and clinical practice: a pilot study to implement genetics education among physicians in Italy . Italian Journal of Public Health, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.2427/8673

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Commentary