Journal article

A dynamic systems view of clinical genomics: a rich picture of the landscape in Australia using a complexity science lens

JC Long, H Gul, E McPherson, S Best, H Augustsson, K Churruca, LA Ellis, J Braithwaite

BMC Medical Genomics | BMC | Published : 2021

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Abstract

Background: Clinical genomics represents a paradigm shifting change to health service delivery and practice across many conditions and life-stages. Introducing this complex technology into an already complex health system is a significant challenge that cannot be managed in a reductionist way. To build robust and sustainable, high quality delivery systems we need to step back and view the interconnected landscape of policymakers, funders, managers, multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, patients and their families, and health care, research, education, and philanthropic institutions as a dynamic whole. This study holistically mapped the landscape of clinical genomics within Australia by deve..

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