2018
DOI: 10.1038/gim.2017.217
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Representing a “revolution”: how the popular press has portrayed personalized medicine

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“…For example, a recent analysis of advertising of DTC genetic tests noted that some tests were presented as potentially empowering, with the decision to take them portrayed as responsible-a way that people can take an active role in managing their own health. 4 The "personalised medicine" that genetic testing promises is often portrayed in an optimistic light by the mainstream media, 5 and genetic technology is generally presented as highly accurate. As a result, people may perceive genetic testing as clearly predictive, and expect that results will help them plan for the future.…”
Section: The Appeal Of Dtc Genetic Testingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, a recent analysis of advertising of DTC genetic tests noted that some tests were presented as potentially empowering, with the decision to take them portrayed as responsible-a way that people can take an active role in managing their own health. 4 The "personalised medicine" that genetic testing promises is often portrayed in an optimistic light by the mainstream media, 5 and genetic technology is generally presented as highly accurate. As a result, people may perceive genetic testing as clearly predictive, and expect that results will help them plan for the future.…”
Section: The Appeal Of Dtc Genetic Testingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The development of effective and acceptable population screening programmes for CSGs or the inclusion of polygenic risk in existing screening programmes clearly poses a wide array of challenges. Despite the hype around genomic and personalised medicine approaches [65,66] and the "rhetoric of empowerment" in much of the public dialogue [42], implementation of these techniques on a population level needs to be fully informed and rigorously evaluated.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite the potential promise of precision medicine, the approach has yet to fully reach its potential, and has been subject to a range of criticisms regarding its effectiveness [30][31][32][33]. Nevertheless, it remains a tantalizing proposition for the integrated health management of patients, and, as research progresses and challenges are overcome, will hopefully assist in the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases [16].…”
Section: A Personalised Medicine Approach To Performance?mentioning
confidence: 99%