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Appendix C: Statement of Task
Pages 85-86

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... At the same time, consumer genomics has emerged as a potentially innovative mechanism for thinking about health literacy and engaging participants in their health and health care. An ad hoc planning committee will plan and conduct a 1-day public workshop to explore the current landscape of consumer genomics and implications for how genetic test information is used or may be used in research and clinical care.
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... 86 EXPLORING THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF CONSUMER GENOMICS bioethicists, regulators, and policy makers. The planning committee will develop the workshop agenda, select and invite speakers and discussants, and may moderate the discussions. A proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.
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