학술논문

Creating a data resource: what will it take to build a medical information commons?
Document Type
article
Source
Genome Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2017)
Subject
Medicine
Genetics
QH426-470
Language
English
ISSN
1756-994X
Abstract
Abstract National and international public–private partnerships, consortia, and government initiatives are underway to collect and share genomic, personal, and healthcare data on a massive scale. Ideally, these efforts will contribute to the creation of a medical information commons (MIC), a comprehensive data resource that is widely available for both research and clinical uses. Stakeholder participation is essential in clarifying goals, deepening understanding of areas of complexity, and addressing long-standing policy concerns such as privacy and security and data ownership. This article describes eight core principles proposed by a diverse group of expert stakeholders to guide the formation of a successful, sustainable MIC. These principles promote formation of an ethically sound, inclusive, participant-centric MIC and provide a framework for advancing the policy response to data-sharing opportunities and challenges.