Internet resources in Medical Genetics.

ABSTRACT

This unit presents an overview of the most commonly used, Web-based information resources for (1) clinicians seeking to apply molecular genetic testing to patient care (see GeneTests) or to understand the molecular basis of inherited diseases (see OMIM), (2) consumers seeking advocacy information (see Genetic Alliance) or scientific and management information (see The Genetics Home Reference, The Genetics Education Center, The Family Village, NOAH, NORD, and Genes and Diseases), and (3) genetics professional societies.