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Precision Medicine Ethics

Meaning

Precision Medicine Ethics refers to the set of moral principles and professional standards that govern the collection, analysis, application, and security of highly individualized biological data, such as genetic and hormonal profiles, in clinical practice. These ethical considerations ensure that personalized health strategies are implemented with principles of justice, autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence. It addresses issues like data ownership, equitable access, and the potential for genetic discrimination.