[Genomic medicine in public health policies: a perspective of Mexican biomedical researchers].
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to explore the researcher's perspectives on genomic medicine (GM) and its consequences in the decision-making process regarding the health policy in Mexico.


METHODS
An exploratory qualitative research was conducted (semi-structured questionnaire). The study was conducted during the II National Congress of GM (25 - 27th October 2006).


RESULTS
We identified four categories amongst the researcher's perspectives regarding the applicability of GM and the political feasibility of the genomics research. Some researchers believe that the 3P's of GM (Predictive, Personalized, Preventive) have generated "inflated expectations" on the real impact on public health (PH). Opinions were divided among those who believed that GM is the new 'paradigm' of PH and those who thought that GM is part of a set of tools for PH.


CONCLUSIONS
To improve the health conditions of the Mexican population, GM must be part in the solution of the PH problems, but we need a realistic view.
Departamento de Estudios Éticos, Jurídicos y Sociales, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, México, DF, México.
Pablo Francisco
PF
Oliva-Sánchez
Jesús Mario
JM
Siqueiros-García
José Rogelio
JR
Vázquez-González
Garbiñe
G
Saruwatari-Zavala
Alessandra
A
Carnevale
D035843:Biomedical Research; D005260:Female; D023281:Genomics; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D011634:Public Health; D012108:Research Personnel; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires