Article
[Genetic counseling].
Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy - 1 Jul 2005
Utsunomiya Joji, Minegishi Minako
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of molecular genetics into a routine medical service is demanding a paradigm shift in medical practice. An adequate reformation of its discipline and technology is required in every field of medical service including nursing. In 2000, the JFCR hospital founded a Familial Cancer Center to provide genetic counseling and genetic testing for cancer patents. Based upon our experiences with 250 families...
Topics
- Cancer Care Facilities
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Medical History Taking
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
- Nurse's Role
- Oncology Nursing
