title: Obtaining and communicating information about genetics and genomics.
abstract: This is the eighth article in a series looking at how nurses can develop competence in genetics and genomics health care. The article explores the many ways in which nurses can acquire up to date and accurate genetic and genomic information, with the intention of improving their knowledge base. It enables nurses to discover the best ways of giving specific and complex information to patients and colleagues effectively and using straightforward language.
authors: Northern Genetics Service, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: Fairgrieve
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: McDonnell
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005820:Genetic Testing; D023281:Genomics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012174:Retinitis Pigmentosa / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing