Ancestry, race and ethnicity: the role and relevance of language in clinical genetics practice.
Melody Grace RedmanRachel Helen HortonHelena CarleyAnneke LucassenPublished in: Journal of medical genetics (2023)
There are many challenges around the use and utility of these terms. Currently, genomic databases are populated primarily with data from people of European descent, and this can lead to health disparities and poorer service for minoritised or underserved populations. Sensitivity and consideration are needed when communicating with patients around these areas. We explore the role and relevance of language around biological lineage in clinical genetics practice.
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