Competences in Genetics and Genomics for the Nursing Profession

Core Statement 8

Provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients, carers and families with genetic healthcare needs:

• being responsive to changing needs through the life-stages,
• demonstrating awareness about how an inherited condition, and its implications for family members, might impact on family dynamics,
• working in partnership with patients, carers, family members and other agencies in the management of conditions,
• recognising the expertise of patients and carers with enduring genetic healthcare needs that develop over time and with experience.

Suggested Learning Outcomes, Practice Indicators and resources will be available shortly

Last updated: 14 October 2011

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