I.Introduction

II.Background - Pharmacogenomics: What is it and how does it work?

A.History of Pharmacogenomics
B.Example of Pharmacogenomics Applicability: Birth Control Pills
C.Method to the Madness: The Technology Behind Pharmacogenomics
D.Pharmacogenomics Versus Genetic Testing

III.Analysis

A.The Pharmacogenomics Database
B.Privacy Concerns
C.The Current Privacy Standard: HIPAA

IV.Proposed solution: Reconciling the need for a genetic database with an individual's right to privacy

A.Expanding HIPAA: The Need for a New Federal Law (or at least an addition to the old law)
B.The Privacy Rule
C.Access to Information Under the Proposed Law

V.Conclusion