Identification and education of persons with a hereditary predisposition to malignancy

Article Abstract:

Nurses should be prepared to deal with the ramifications of genetic testing, particularly regarding patients who may be identified as having hereditary cancer syndrome. Genetic testing is making identification of these individuals increasingly easier, so nurses will be called on to provide support and patient education. Nurses must assess the proper way to inform these patients of their genetic susceptibility and the pros and cons of genetic tests. Psychosocial and ethical issues must also be considered in determining the proper use of genetic testing.

Methods, Diagnosis, Nurse practitioners, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Patient education, Genetic disorders

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Surfing the internet. (the benefits of electronic networking to ohs practitioners)

Article Abstract:

Organisations are increasingly connecting to wide area networks (WANS) and local area networks (LANS), and the Internet is now available to all. OHS practitioners can gain information via the Internet and there are many Specific Professionals forums and World Wide Webb (WWW) Home pages, with many familiar organisations such as the HSE offering information.

Internet, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health

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