Genetics introduction unit
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Genetics deals with heredity and the transmission of inherited traits. Recent advances in genetics have impacted nursing practice in several ways. Nurses now play roles in identifying genetic disorders, supporting patients, referring patients for genetic counseling, and caring for those with genetic conditions. The practical applications of genetics in nursing include understanding the genetic basis of diseases, early diagnosis of genetic disorders, preventing genetic conditions, managing genetic disorders, providing genetic counseling and information services, and addressing the ethical issues surrounding genetics. Genetics affects patients and families in psychological, social, financial, cultural, and spiritual ways.
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Genetics introduction unit
- 1. GENETICS
- 2. GENETICS UNIT – I INTRODUCTION TOPIC : PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF GENETICS IN NURSING REVIEW OF CELLULAR DIVISION Mrs. SOUMYA. M LECTURER
- 3. What is genetics? • The branch of biology that deals with heredity, especially the mechanism of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics among similar or related organisms.
- 5. BRANCHES OF GENETICS Classical Genetics Molecular Genetics Population Genetics Quantitative genetics
- 6. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF GENETICS IN NURSING Recent advances in genetic knowledge and technology have impacted all areas of nursing practices. Applications of genetics in nursing is very wide. • All nurses have role in the delivery of genetic services and management of genetic information. • Nurses requires genetic knowledge to identify, support, refer, care for patients.
- 7. Conti…. • Genetic nursing is practiced in different environment such as maternity, paediatric, medical surgical nursing and community health nursing.
- 8. Major practical application of genetics in nursing • 1) understands genetics basis of disease- Role of different genes in causation of genetics disorders and defects, Normal and abnormal cell division, good or bad genes for health illness continuum.
- 9. Cont.. 2) Early and effective diagnosis of genetic disorder 3) Prevention of genetic condition 4) Management and care of genetic disorders 5) Genetic information and counselling referral services 6) Protecting patients right and ethical issues in genetics
- 10. Impact of Genetic conditions on families Psychological Impact Social Impact Financial Impact Cultural Impact Spiritual Impact Risk calculation and adoption