Understanding the role of genetics and genomics in health 2: implications for practice

Maggie Kirk, Emma Tonkin

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Abstract

Understanding the role of genetics and genomics in health 2:implications for practice. Nursing Times; 105:46, 19-23. This second article in a two part series on genetics and genomics in healthcare focuses on the implications for nursing practice. Part 1 examined the progress of research in this area and discussed the implications for healthcare. This part outlines the nurse's role in supporting the patient pathway, and some of the ethical issues and challenges facing nurses as they integrate genomic healthcare into practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19 - 23
Number of pages4
JournalNursing Times
Volume105
Issue number46
Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov 2009

Keywords

  • genetics
  • genomics
  • implications for nursing practice
  • patient pathway

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