Clinical genetics in pediatric physical therapy practice? The future.
OBJECTIVE
This article provides a review of the current state of incorporating genetic information into clinical practice and looks to the future, which is just around the corner.


CONCLUSIONS
The explosion of genetic information spurred by the Human Genome Project has resulted in a literal revolution in the use of genetic information in a clinical practice setting. Currently, information from the Human Genome Project is being used in the area of genetic diagnostics, and in genetically engineered biopharmaceuticals. Although this information is only in the infancy of its development, its direct incorporation into clinical practice already has affected the day-to-day services provided by practically all health care specialties.


CONCLUSIONS
The rapid development of genetic information requires those in clinical practice to maintain their currency in genetic information so that they can refer patients to appropriate genetic professionals.
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Scottish Rite Masonic Professor of Child Health, Munroe-Meyer Institute and Hattie B. Munroe Center for Human Genetics, University of Nebraska, Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.