Training activity information
Details
Identify and discuss ethical issues raised in trainee led or observed consultations, use clinical or counselling supervision where appropriate
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
- Ethical issues that may be raised within the context of a genetic counselling appointment
- Ethical theory vs ethical governance
- Frameworks for thinking about ethics
- AGNC code of ethics
- GCRB code of conduct
- Good scientific practice
- HCPC standards of proficiency
- The role of critical reflection in addressing the ethical issues
- Conflicts of confidentiality
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Safeguarding concerns
- Effective use of counselling supervision
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Lead on establishing the patient agenda and psychosocial needs in complex genetic and genomic counselling consultations, under the supervision of a GCRB registered Genetic Counsellor. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Use counselling supervision and multidisciplinary meetings to work through ethical and cultural issues in genomic counselling practice. |