Who Could Benefit From Genetic Nursing?

• individuals and families with known hereditary conditions or diseases thought to have a hereditary component
  Examples: Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, Down syndrome, hemophilia, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Sickle Cell disease
• anyone who is considering genetic testing
  
• individuals and couples who are concerned with issues related to pregnancy, such as birth defects, transmission of
  genetic conditions, or effect of pregnancy on existing genetic risk
  
• couples who have had multiple miscarriages
  
• couples who are related, such as first cousins
  
• healthcare providers who seek genetics consultations for their patients

What Can Genetic Nurses Do For You?

• obtain a detailed family history and construct a pedigree (family history diagram)
• assess and analyze hereditary and nonhereditary disease risk factors
• identify potential genetic conditions or genetic predisposition to disease
  
• provide genetic information and psychosocial support to individuals and families
• provide nursing care for patients and families at risk for or affected by diseases with a genetic component
  
• provide genetic counseling
  (Advanced Practice Nurses)
• facilitate genetic testing and interpret genetic test results and laboratory reports
  (Advanced Practice Nurses)

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