Training activity information
Details
Discuss testing options, potential outcomes and implications with patients and order appropriate investigations across a breadth of conditions of less complex clinical situations, under supervision
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
- Informed consent
- Genetic tests available for different genetic conditions and clinical situations
- Procedure to order genetic tests
- The impact of genetic test results on patient care or the care pathway for different genetic conditions
- Risk, benefits and limitation of interventions
- Impact on patient care
- Population and new-born screening programmes
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Plan, structure, deliver and appropriately document Genetic Counsellor consultations. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Arrange and interpret appropriate genetic investigations. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply communication skills and knowledge to provide genetic information to individuals and their families across a range of clinical situations being sensitive to patient information needs and the psychosocial and cultural context of the situation. |