title: The clinical utility of genetic information in the care of persons with Alzheimer's disease.
abstract: Genetic research about Alzheimer's disease (AD) is advancing quickly, but the clinical utility of these gene discoveries remains unclear. The clinical context of genetic research in AD is discussed.
authors.affiliation: The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Ezra C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Holston
authors.forename: Debra L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Schutte
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000359:Aftercare; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D001057:Apolipoproteins E / Q000235:genetics; D003071:Cognition; D018450:Disease Progression; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D036281:Genetic Research; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D005820:Genetic Testing; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010375:Pedigree; D010641:Phenotype; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D001057:Apolipoproteins E