title: An education model for integrating genetics and genomics into social work practice.
abstract: Findings from the Human Genome Project (HGP) suggest that tremendous opportunities exist for increased life expectancies and improved quality of life. The findings also raise enormous concerns about ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications, particularly for underrepresented and vulnerable populations. This article proposes an education model that focuses on genetically informed, ethical practice that will help social worker practitioners and educators play a more effective role as they confront the many implications of genetic and genomic research in the 21st century.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, Delaware State University, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA. sqkingsberry@desu.edu
authors.forename: Sheridan Quarless
authors.initials: SQ
authors.lastname: Kingsberry
authors.forename: Elijah
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mickel
authors.forename: Stephen G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Wartel
authors.forename: Vermeadia
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D035843:Biomedical Research; D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D003479:Curriculum; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000379:methods*; D016045:Human Genome Project; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011361:Professional Competence; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States