Nome da Revista: Journal of
Community Genetics
Classificação: B3
Dossiê Temático: Resource
Allocation in Genomic Medicine
Prazo: 01/03/2021
Titulação: Não informada.
With the completion of the Human Genome Project, genome sequencing is now developing on a grand scale, with public and private institutions around the world investing in genomic technologies. Evidence is now emerging that the translation of genomic testing into clinical practice may improve the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions, leading to better health and personal outcomes for individuals and families experiencing cancer or rare disease. However, these technologies are still expensive, and evidence on cost-effectiveness is essential to ensure that scarce healthcare resources are allocated in a way that maximises the benefit to society.
Contributions are invited on, but not restricted to, the following themes: Valuing genomic tests – challenges in the health technology assessment process; Ethical, legal and social issues associated with resource allocation in genomic medicine; The role of patients in resource allocation decision making in genomic medicine; Commissioning genomic services within health systems; Policy issues surrounding the translation of genomic medicine into clinical practice; Resource allocation issues related to genomic testing in primary care and the wider community; Resource allocation issues related to implementing genomic medicine in low- and middle-income countries; Incorporating the wider economic impacts of genome sequencing in resource allocation decisions
Pre-submission enquiries to the editors are welcome. The issue will include original research contributions and review articles in relevant areas. We invite submissions of original research contributions for this issue by 1st March 2021 at: https://www.editorialmanager.com/jocg/ Peer-review will be expedited with a view to publishing this special issue in summer 2021.