附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Self-Awareness Activity: Preparation -- Ch. 1. The Human Genome Project -- Ch. 2. Genetics and Health Care -- Ch. 3. The Scientific Basis of Genetics -- Ch. 4. Integrating Genetics into Nursing Practice -- Ch. 5. What to Expect from Genetic Counseling -- Ch. 6. The Process of Genetic Testing for Nurses and Their Patients -- Ch. 7. The Genetic Basis of Cancer -- Ch. 8. Cancer-Risk Assessment and Counseling -- Ch. 9. Ethics, Genetics, and Nursing Practice -- Ch. 10. Future Directions -- App. A. Case Studies for Critical Thinking and Discussion -- App. B. Social Policy Papers: Selected References -- App. C. Resources for Nurses and Their Patients -- App. D. Selected National Human Genome Research Institute Factsheets -- Self-Awareness Activity: Reflection.