The Final Step in Delivering Precision Medicine at the Point of Care

Abstract

Precision Medicine represents a paradigm shift from classic Western medicine. Its foundation lies in the comprehensive evaluation of an individual patient’s genetics, environment, medical and surgical history, social determinants, and biomarkers to understand their unique disease susceptibility, progression rates, and complication risks—factors that distinguish them from others in their family or community.  While artificial intelligence is powerful in some areas of medicine, it has major limitations for complex chronic diseases, especially in filling the gap between a clinical diagnosis and patient-specific management guidance.  The SMART-MD Journal of Precision Medicine was created to fill this critical gap. When facing a complex clinical decision, healthcare providers want to know: What would a true expert do when confronted with a similar patient and similar set of challenges? This Journal is designed to deliver.