Hinduism and Sikhism: Genetic Counseling Aspects
Hinduism and Sikhism: Genetic Counseling Aspects Elizabeth A. Gettig MS, CGC Triptish Bhatia PhD A case study: Years ago one of the authors [EG] provided prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling…
Introduction
Introduction We present here papers from some of the major cultural communities in the world. Culture encompasses the beliefs, mores, and behaviors of groups of peoples and guides their decision-making…
Danger and Genomic Technologies
Danger and Genomic Technologies Rita Black Monsen DSN, MPH, RN, FAAN Introduction New and emerging approaches to maintenance of health and management of illness challenge healthcare professionals, including nurses, to…
Genetic Inheritance, Identity, and the Proper Role of Nursing
Genetic Inheritance, Identity, and the Proper Role of Nursing Sharon J. Olsen PhD(c), MS, RN, AOCN …illness, health, disability, and difference are all connected to a person’s identity, [the] sense…
Redefining the Conventions of Informed Consent: Challenges in the Genomic Era
Redefining the Conventions of Informed Consent: Challenges in the Genomic Era Robbie J. Dugas DNS, RN, CFNP, CANP Melinda Granger Oberleitner DNSc, RN, APRN, CNS Introduction Ethical issues involving informed…
Ethics and Genetics in the Twenty-first Century
Ethics and Genetics in the Twenty-first Century Chris Hackler PhD Traditional Principles of Bioethics: Evolving in the Twentieth Century There is a long history of thought about the ethical dimensions…
Shaping Genetic Policy: The United States Initiatives
Shaping Genetic Policy: The United States Initiatives Agnes Masny MSN, MPH, RN, CRNP Introduction With the completion of the Human Genome Project we now have a better understanding of the…
Integrating Ethical Guidelines with Scope and Standards of Genetics and Genomics Nursing Practice
Integrating Ethical Guidelines with Scope and Standards of Genetics and Genomics Nursing Practice Karen Greco PhD, RN, ANP Since the initial publication of Standards of Nursing Practice by the American…
The ANA Code of Ethics
The ANA Code of Ethics Laurie Badzek JD, MSN, RN, LLM, NAP Nurses are at the forefront of providing care for patients. Genetic information focuses on individual genes in the…
Introduction
Introduction We open this monograph with examining and discussing some overarching topics that inform a major subtext of whole work: the level of preparation of healthcare professionals to utilize gene-based…
