DNA sequencing has given rise to the elimination of the “one size fits all” approach to medicine (Apostolatos). Instead of healthcare being based on broad population averages, personalized medicine is based on an individual’s unique genetic makeup (Reisenwitz). Genes are segments of DNA that influence the body’s response to medications. Personalized medicine focuses on gene variations in individuals that adversely affect patient treatment. Knowing these variations allows physicians to alter drug doses and skip or prescribe medications that match an individual’s genetic profile (Vogenberg et…