A principle-based framework has been developed as part of the NHC’s Genetics, Genomics and Epigenetics work programme, and is presented in their Think piece The Introduction of Fit for Purpose Omics-based Technologies.  

Omics-based technologies have the potential to deliver significant health benefits to citizens, the health sector and to the New Zealand economy, but there are social and ethical issues that also need to be considered. The NHC proposes that the successful introduction into clinical practice of omics-based technologies requires the development of agreed processes, enablers and timelines across health and a number of non-health sectors. Links to both technical and lay papers can be found here:

www.nhc.health.govt.nz/omics

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