Independent report

Chief Medical Officer annual report 2016: generation genome

Professor Dame Sally Davies's eighth report to government as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), looks at how genomics can improve health and prevent ill-health.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 4 July 2017
• Last updated: 20 July 2017 — See all updates

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Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2016: generation genome

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This independent report discusses the current state of genomic service provision in the NHS in England. It explores the potential of genomics to improve health and prevent ill-health.

The report presents evidence and discussion around:

• screening
• diagnosing rare diseases
• the use of genomics in personalised prevention

It highlights gaps in:

• infrastructure
• public engagement
• organisation of research
• provision of services

It makes recommendations to address these gaps and widen access to genomic services.

Professor Dame Sally Davies’s report is independent of government. Her recommendations are aimed at:

• government
• health system organisers
• regulators
• research and medical training bodies
• healthcare professionals

Published 4 July 2017
Last updated 20 July 2017 + show all updates

1. 20 July 2017

   Corrected version. Chapter 1: '3 to 4 billion letters' has been corrected to '3 to 4 million letters' in reference to the amount of each individual’s DNA that is different from that of other people.

2. 4 July 2017

   First published.