title: Genomic medicine: too great expectations?
abstract: As advances in genomic medicine have captured the interest and enthusiasm of the public, an unintended consequence has been the creation of unrealistic expectations. Because these expectations may have a negative impact on individuals as well as genomics in general, it is important that they be understood and confronted.
authors.affiliation: Human Research Affairs, Partners HealthCare, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. porourke@partners.org
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: O'Rourke
mesh_terms: D054626:Consumer Health Information; D023281:Genomics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D010358:Patient Participation