Responding to the UK government's announcement that nurses will play a leading role in new DNA testing and research services, RCN Executive Director for England Patricia Marquis said:

“Genomics has the potential to transform health and care, as well as outcomes for patients. New and innovative treatments will be part of all our lives and the nursing profession is already playing a leading role.

“Nursing staff deliver the vast majority of care and are best placed to lead innovation and shape the future use of genomics. Today’s announcement shows how nursing staff are increasingly being recognised for their expertise, skills and leadership. Investing in training to allow nursing staff to develop their skills will now be crucial to delivering these advances in care. That will show just how vital the nursing workforce is to modernising services."

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