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Genetics education for midwives.

Hilary Burton, Ann Shuttleworth

    RCM Midwives : the Official Journal of the Royal College of Midwives
    |April 29, 2003
    PubMed
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    Midwives require enhanced genetics education to support pregnant women undergoing genetic testing for inherited disorders. Current training is insufficient, necessitating a new strategy for genetics education in healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics and Genomics
    • Healthcare Education
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • Genetic science advancements are increasing health interventions for genetic disorders.
    • Genetics is expanding into national screening, disease prediction, and pharmacogenetics.
    • This necessitates genetics knowledge and skills for health professionals, including midwives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the need for improved genetics education for midwives.
    • To address the gap in current educational provision for genetics in midwifery.
    • To inform the development of a strategy for genetics education for front-line healthcare professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on current genetics education for midwives.
    • Analysis of the expanding roles of midwives in genetic services.

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  • Development of a proposed strategy for genetics education.

    • Main Results:

    • Current educational provision for midwives in genetics is insufficient and lacks coherent planning.
    • Midwives need skills in genetic testing, prenatal diagnostics, and genetic counselling.
    • A strategy is being developed to provide a framework for genetics education.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetics education for midwives is crucial due to the increasing use of genetic testing in prenatal care.
    • A planned educational strategy is needed to equip midwives with essential genetics knowledge and skills.
    • Involving practicing midwives and educators in strategy development is vital for effective implementation.