Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing - American Nurses ...

Demonstrate in practice the importance of tailoring genetic and genomic informationand services to clients based on their culture, religion, knowledge level,literacy, and preferred language.Specific Areas of KnowledgeCultural, social, ethnic and religiousperspectives and literacy that mayinfluence client’s access and/or abilityto use genetic and genomic informationand services.Economic and health disparities relatedto genetics and genomics.Clinical Performance IndicatorsIncorporate client’s cultural, social,ethnic and religious perspective andliteracy level when delivering geneticand genomic care.Integrate knowledge from psychology,history, politics, sociology and culturewhen delivering genetic andgenomic care.Advocate for the rights of all clients for autonomous, informed genetic- andgenomic- related decision-making and voluntary action.Specific Areas of KnowledgePotential benefits, risks and limitationsof genetic/genomic testing andaccessing genetic/genomic information.Ethical, legal and social issues surroundingaccess to and use of geneticand genomic information.Impact of genetic and genomic informationon individuals, familymembers, communities and/orpopulations.Components of informed decisionmakingincluding:• Types of information needed• Barriers to making an informeddecision• Autonomous decision-making asappropriateClinical Performance IndicatorsEnsure privacy when discussinggenetic and genomic information.Maintain confidentiality when recordinggenetic and genomic information.Demonstrate awareness of the potentialimpact of genetic/genomic informationon the individual and otherfamily members.Respond appropriately to inquiriesabout genetic and genomic healthcareconcerns.18 Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing, 2nd Edition