In – Class Genetics Assignment 1
1. What concerns you most about her story?
What concerns me the most about Maria's story is the lack of communication she received
through the entire process of getting her son diagnosed to visiting providers. Upon diagnosis, : I
believe they should have received a description of the condition including what to expect as he
grows older and the treatment plan for him. This is a lot for new parent to take in, so I would
think a phone call a day later to check in on them and answer any questions that may have come
up would have helped them. Also, they seemed lost between appointments. It would have
benefited the parents to tell them why there are large gaps between appointments, when the next
appointment will be, and what to expect at that appointment. Reading her story, I could see the
impact communication has on patients and families. Clear communication would have made a
world of difference in Maria's story with achondroplasia.
2. What genetic nursing standard found on pgs. 47-74 from the, "Genomic Nursing Scope
and Standards of Practice " would support/guide nursing interaction with this family to
improve care? [Identify at least 3].
Outcomes identification: The healthcare team could have worked together and worked with the
family to determine the infant's outlook. Then, they could have identified outcomes that satisfy
both parties and worked together towards those goals.
Planning: Maria discusses how she did not know when the next appointment would be or who
she needed to see next to get the best care for her child. The healthcare team could have provided
her a schedule or helped set up her next appointments, so she knew what to expect next and
didn't feel like her child was forgotten about or was less important.
Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The diagnosis of a genetic condition comes with many
questions. During the first appointment, when the child was diagnosed, the provider should have
described the condition to the family and told them the implications it may have on the child's
life. In Maria's story, she had to find this information out herself. Also, like any condition, you
want the patient to develop as normally as possible and to be as independent as possible. The
healthcare provider should have explained how they would accomplish this; it would have
provided some relief to the parents of the infant.
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1. What concerns you most about her story?
What concerns me the most about Maria's story is the lack of communication she received
through the entire process of getting her son diagnosed to visiting providers. Upon diagnosis, : I
believe they should have received a description of the condition including what to expect as he
grows older and the treatment plan for him. This is a lot for new parent to take in, so I would
think a phone call a day later to check in on them and answer any questions that may have come
up would have helped them. Also, they seemed lost between appointments. It would have
benefited the parents to tell them why there are large gaps between appointments, when the next
appointment will be, and what to expect at that appointment. Reading her story, I could see the
impact communication has on patients and families. Clear communication would have made a
world of difference in Maria's story with achondroplasia.
2. What genetic nursing standard found on pgs. 47-74 from the, "Genomic Nursing Scope
and Standards of Practice " would support/guide nursing interaction with this family to
improve care? [Identify at least 3].
Outcomes identification: The healthcare team could have worked together and worked with the
family to determine the infant's outlook. Then, they could have identified outcomes that satisfy
both parties and worked together towards those goals.
Planning: Maria discusses how she did not know when the next appointment would be or who
she needed to see next to get the best care for her child. The healthcare team could have provided
her a schedule or helped set up her next appointments, so she knew what to expect next and
didn't feel like her child was forgotten about or was less important.
Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The diagnosis of a genetic condition comes with many
questions. During the first appointment, when the child was diagnosed, the provider should have
described the condition to the family and told them the implications it may have on the child's
life. In Maria's story, she had to find this information out herself. Also, like any condition, you
want the patient to develop as normally as possible and to be as independent as possible. The
healthcare provider should have explained how they would accomplish this; it would have
provided some relief to the parents of the infant.
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