Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 30-35, March 2008

A Genetic Services Practice Model: Advanced Practice Nurse and Genetic Counselor Team☆

  • Lori Williamson, MS, CGC

      Affiliations

    • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Child Health, Section of Genetics
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Lori Williamson, MS, CGC, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Department of Pediatrics, 940 NE 13th Street, Room B2418, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
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  • Donna B. LeBlanc, MSN, APN, BC-FNP

      Affiliations

    • Student Health Services, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
    • University of Missouri–Columbia, Department of Child Health, Section of Genetics

Abstract 

Genomics or the interaction of one's genes and the environment is changing our concept of health and disease, available therapies, use of genetic testing, and related societal ramifications. As genomics integrates into all aspects of health care, the demand will increase for meaningful interpretation and application of the new genetic information. To meet this demand, new service delivery models must be considered. Nurse practitioners and genetic counselors are midlevel providers that can, together, provide clinical evaluation, case management, follow-up, and the genetic counseling aspects of a comprehensive medical genetics consultation. Midlevel providers working with a medical geneticist can expand access to this level of expertise, thereby reaching more patients and consumers. This nurse practitioner–genetic counselor practice model is described in the context of a rural setting.

Keywords: Genetic counselor, Genetic nurse, Genetic outreach clinic, Rural health care, Access to care, Practice model

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☆ Health Resources and Services Administration grant number: 1 H46 MC 00161.

PII: S1527-3369(07)00191-2

doi:10.1053/j.nainr.2007.12.011

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 30-35, March 2008

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