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this topic provides knowledge regarding how to apply genetics in nursing
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Application of genetics in nursing Deepmala paul Govt college of nursing Gwalior
Genetics is affecting all of health care, including nursing the way in which nurse think about planning health care must be seen how now through a genetic eye or lens.
integrate genetics into nursing began early 1980 this effort did not accelerate until the mid 1990. • Before nursing can fully incorporate genetic knowledge into education and practice in a meaning for way the way in which genetic will influence health care must be understood.
Definition- Genetics is branch of biological science which deals with the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.
AREAS WHERE GENETICS IS MOSTLY USED • Coronary heart disease. • Hypertension. • Diabetes mellitus. • Rheumatic cancer. • Mental illness.
Genetic test are used to assess risk in pre symptomatic individuals with a family history of the disorder and to provide information that assists in effective disease management. • Regular colonoscopy and cervical screening for instance , could prevent thousands of death each year.
Nursing practice in genetic related health care blends the principles of humane genetic with nursing care in collaboration with other professional including genetics specialist , to faster health improvement , maintenance and restoration.
In any practice setting nurses will carry out five main activities in genetics related nursing practice. • 1. help collect and interpret relevant family and medical histories. • 2. identify patients and families who need farther genetic evaluation and counseling and refer them to appropriate genetics services.
3. Offer genetics information of and resources to patients and families . • 4. collaborate with genetics specialists. • 5. participate in the management and coordination of care of patients with genetic conditions.
CONCLUSSION • Genetic related nursing practice includes the care of clients who have genetics conditions person who may be predisposed to develop or pass in genetic condition and person who are seeking genetics information and referral for additional genetic services.