Nursing care in the genomic era : a case-based approach / Jean F. Jenkins, Dale Halsey Lea.

Author/creator Jenkins, Jean F.
Other author Lea, Dale Halsey.
Format Book
Publication InfoSudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2005.
Descriptionxvi, 411 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Nursing Care--trends. --Case Reports.
Genetics, Medical--trends. --Case Reports.
Genomics--trends. --Case Reports.
Nurse-Patient Relations--Case Reports.

Contents Connecting genomics to biology -- Connecting genomics to practice -- Connecting genomics to health benefits -- Connecting genomics to health benefits : genetic testing -- Connecting genomics to health outcomes : pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics -- Putting the pieces together : how I learned of the genetic condition in my family -- Finding what I need -- Transitions and new understandings : how genetics has transformed my life -- Connecting genomics to society -- Connecting genomics to society : spirituality and religious traditions -- My hopes and fears : how I feel about genetic research -- Braving new frontiers : what is my future with my genetic condition? -- Integration of genomics to improve health care -- Genomics resources for nurses.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004019591
ISBN0763733253 :