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A person's genetic information can allow better medical treatment. Once the genome is understood and information is extracted from the data, geneticists can work with physicians to efficiently provide effective healthcare. Based on genetic information, certain diseases may be detected beforehand and therefore prevented. Diagnosis of a disease can be overwhelming. Many diseases share similar symptoms and can be masked by others symptoms. Additionally, rare diseases can be overlooked due to commonly observed ones. Lack of timely diagnosis can lead to limited treatment and terminal illness. Treatment of current diseases or ailments can be tailored to an individual's genome. Certain individuals may not be able to metabolize certain drugs properly and instead of having to wait to find out that individual cannot benefit from the treatment, alternatives can be applied.
In order for efficient, genetic-centered medical treatment to work, an organized database should be constructed to allow for readily available access to the genetic information. Research laboratories across the world dedicate much of their time to specific areas of genetics. Some researchers generate data from research isolated to certain tissues or organs. Dedication to a specific tissue or organ increases the ability to learn about new potential diseases, treatments, or complete prevention of disease in future generations. Gene sequences can be obtained and used to develop pre-clinical treatments or improve current treatment methods. The majority of this data is accessible on database websites such as the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The collective work of contributing genetic information to a single database mimics the efforts of the physician, Celsus. His ability to put together historical medical information, surgical procedures, and hygienic treatments was beneficial for the future of medicine (pg. 152).
