Genetics and genomics in nursing - guidelines for conducting a risk assessment

By:

Edwards, Quannetta

Contributor(s):

Maradiegue, Ann

Publication details: New York : Springer, 2018ISBN:

0826145612
9780826145611

Subject(s):

Contents:

Risk assessment - an important component of the essential genetic and genomic competencies for nurses with graduate degrees; Overview: genetics/genomics; Patterns of inheritance; Step 1.a - a review of collected data - personal, ancillary, laboratory and physical examination; Step 1.b: review collected data - family history and the use and interpretation of the pedigree; Step 2 - identification of risk - assessment of red flags; Step 3 - selecting risk probability; Step 4 - risk communication and risk management; Risk assessment in preconception and maternal care; Newborns, infants and children; Cancer and RISK assessment; Summary

Summary: In an age of personalized and precision medicine, genetic risk assessment has never been more important. Genetics and Genomics in Nursing begins with an overview of genetics and the science behind inheritance. Chapters then break down the processes that make up risk assessment and walk the reader through data collection and review, identification and calculation of risk, and patient communication. The last section of the text discusses special populations and key facts nurses need to know about their risk assessment.

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In an age of personalized and precision medicine, genetic risk assessment has never been more important. Genetics and Genomics in Nursing begins with an overview of genetics and the science behind inheritance. Chapters then break down the processes that make up risk assessment and walk the reader through data collection and review, identification and calculation of risk, and patient communication. The last section of the text discusses special populations and key facts nurses need to know about their risk assessment.

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