Understanding pharmacogenomics: Clinician resources and references

This issue of the Mental Health Clinician is dedicated to Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice and Research. Pharmacogenomics is a rapidly advancing field of interest for clinicians, patients, and government initiatives. Pharmacists, as drug information experts, are uniquely equipped to incorporate pharmacogenomic information into clinical practice to keep pace with growing interest in personalized medicine. Provided below are key resources clinicians may reference for more information on basics and advances in pharmacogenomics (Table 1). Also provided is a table of definitions of common terminology which may aid clinicians in understanding and interpreting literature or tests (Table 2).

Table 1. Helpful resources for further information^*

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Table 2. Pharmacogenomics Glossary

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