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Nurses play a role in the genetic counseling teams that concentrate on support for patients and their families. In the case of genetic counseling for familial colorectal cancer, nurses conduct risk assessment and provide information about genetic factors for cancer, provide psychosocial assistance in decision making related to the use of genetic information, and provide education and advice related to cancer prevention. Nurses involved in this field need to increase their depth of knowledge of genetics, act as a familiar presence ready to listen to the concerns of patients and their families, and embrace their role in providing appropriate assistance to patients and families, including genetic counseling. |