The Human Genome Project impact on medical care

Running head : THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT

The Human Genome Project

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The discusses the relevance and importance of the Human Genome Project and its impact on health care . In the context of the U .S Healthcare Reform and based on the importance of genetic medicine , the Human Genome Project will change medical care in three ways . First , the scope of nurses ' competencies and obligations / knowledge will expand Second , ethical considerations in health care will become more urgent Third , the project will

provide patients with additional diagnostic care delivery opportunities

The Human Genome Project Impact on Medical Care

The Human Genome Project is the first official study of the human genome that has dramatically changed the health / medical care landscape Human genome is made of nearly 80 ,000-100 ,000 genes , and the Human Genome Project actually opens the gateway to understanding the structure and the function of human body (Jenkins , 2000 . Needless to say , such advances in genetic medicine produce dramatic impacts on medical care delivery and have far reaching implications for nursing . In the context of the newly proposed U .S . Healthcare Reform Bill , the Human Genome Project will impact medical care in three different ways . First , the scope of nurses ' practice and obligations / competencies will increase significantly . Second , ethical issues in nursing will become more relevant and urgent . Third , the Human Genome Project will expand medical and diagnostic care opportunities for patients . All these changes will require that nurses engage in...