title: Genetics: examining your competency of practice on a regular basis.
abstract: This is the seventh article in a series examining how nurses can develop confidence and competence in genetics and genomics health care. This article focuses on identifying the nurse's awareness of genetic and genomic issues and the effect this has on his or her practice. It considers the importance of reflection in recognising these issues as well as areas where professional development in genetics and genomics may be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: School of Health, University of Central Lancashire and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Benjamin
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Birch
authors.forename: Aoife
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bradley
authors.forename: Gail
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mannion
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012647:Self-Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom