Cultural Differences In Health Care

The health care field has been revolutionized by advances in genomics and molecular biology which have provided the necessary tools required to identify the hereditary component, susceptibility, disease process, and pharmacological response of numerous diseases. According to Perry, Hockenberry, Lowdermilk, and Wilson (2010), there is a genetic component associated with almost all human illnesses affecting individuals of all ages, socioeconomic levels, race, ethnicity or religious beliefs. Improvement in early detection, diagnosis and curative modalities have resulted in survival of individuals afflicted with childhood disorders who are now living well into adulthood. Genetic health care and services are an essential component of routine health …show more content…
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