Training activity information
Details
Facilitate patients’ decision-making when considering whether to have a predictive/pre-symptomatic genetic test in a trainee-led consultation
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Counselling skills to:
- Empower individuals to consider their options
- Assess the individual’s understanding of the decision
- Elicit the individual’s motivation and preferences for predictive/pre- symptomatic genetic testing
- Other sources of support for the individuals, including:
- Other agencies (e.g. for psychological support and mental health services)
- Patient support groups
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Employ counselling skills to facilitate individual/couple and family decision-making. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Identify opportunities to make referrals for individuals and/or families to other support agencies. |