Precision Child Health: an Emerging Paradigm for Paediatric Quality and Safety.

Gregory CostainRonald D CohnDavid Malkin

Published in: Current treatment options in pediatrics (2020)

Quality of care and patient safety are key targets of a PCH approach. The genomic revolution offers insights into this proposed new paradigm for healthcare delivery by showcasing the value of accurate diagnosis, disease subtyping with molecular markers, and awareness of individual- or family-specific risk factors for adverse outcomes.

Keyphrases

patient safety
quality improvement
healthcare
intensive care unit
emergency department
palliative care
high resolution
copy number
gene expression
dna methylation
health information