Understanding the role of genetics and genomics in health 2: implications for practice
Kirk, M.; Tonkin, E.
Nursing Times 105(46): 19-23
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 20041615 Document Number: 635727
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.