title: An overview of education and 'new genetics'.
abstract: Research and development in the field of genetics and the Human Genome Project will have a major impact on the future of health care and the services on offer for users. The authors discuss the importance of educating nurses about genetic developments so that they can apply this knowledge to practice.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, South Bank University, London.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Terry
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cedar
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D019976:Cloning, Organism; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D016045:Human Genome Project; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment