Abstract
AbstractPersonalized medicine leverages genetic, environmental, and lifestyle information to enhance the efficacy and safety of medical interventions. The shift from traditional one-size-fits-all approaches to a more individualized strategy signifies a major evolution in healthcare systems globally, promising improved patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. A critical aspect of implementing personalized medicine is the role of public participation and their attitudes toward sharing health data. With growing concerns over data privacy, understanding and addressing public perceptions is essential. For this purpose, we designed and conducted a cross-sectional survey in Europe to gather public attitudes toward personalized medicine and health data sharing. The addressed issues range from knowledge and views to means of data sharing, e.g., via digital health instruments and electronic health care records. These insights are crucial for developing policies and practices that can help build trust and foster a secure environment for healthcare data sharing.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory