Genomic Medicine

Genomic medicine is rapidly changing the future of medicine. Medical librarians need to understand this field of research and keep current with its latest advancements. Genomic medicine is advancing very quickly, so rapidly that some health care providers lack understanding of the ethical, legal, and social implications that can affect how they practice medicine and share information with their patients in the future. As genomic medicine has expanded beyond the clinic and is now in the hands of the consumer, the need for librarians to become knowledgeable in this area has expanded beyond hospital and even medical libraries.