Ecogenetics

  • Johann Op't Hof Department of National Health and Population Development
Keywords: Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, Genetic screening, Environment

Abstract

Some of our patients are high-risk individuals because of their genetic make-up. This article helps the GP to understand ecogenetics and pharmacogenetics better, why a screening programme has been instituted and how every GP has a contribution to make in this field.

Author Biography

Johann Op't Hof, Department of National Health and Population Development
Head of Genetic Services
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