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Current practice for genetic counselling by nurses: An integrative review.

Jennieffer A BarrLily Pei-San TsaiAnthony Joseph WelchSultana M H FaradzKatrina Lane-KrebsVirginia HowieWendy Hillman
Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2018)
This paper concludes that some nurses do engage in genetic counselling, but how they engage is not consistent, nor is there consensus about what should be the scope of practice. Further investigation into credentialing, role recognition support and education for nurse genetic counselling are strongly recommended. As nurses are widely available, nurses can make a significant contribution to supporting those affected by genetic problems.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • genome wide
  • primary care
  • copy number
  • smoking cessation
  • hiv testing
  • men who have sex with men
  • human immunodeficiency virus