title: Providing nursing care and support to individuals and families with genetic/genomic healthcare needs.
abstract: This is the final article in a series looking at how nurses can develop confidence and competence in genetics and genomics health care. This article focuses on the role of the nurse in providing ongoing care and support for families affected by genetics and/or genomics issues.
authors.affiliation: Genomics Policy Unit, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd.
authors.forename: Maggie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kirk
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marshallsay
mesh_terms: D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000451:nursing*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011361:Professional Competence; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D006113:United Kingdom