Training activity information

Details

Prepare individuals for the potential outcomes of prenatal genetic tests in trainee led consultations

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

  • Information regarding the potential outcomes of a prenatal genetic test
  • Options available, including: genetic testing and reproductive options
  • Alternative options and the legitimacy of each option
  • Different prenatal testing procedures
  • The benefits and risks of the alternatives, taking account of patients’ concerns and personal circumstances
  • The uncertainties associated with the available options
  • Assessing the individual’s understanding of the decision
  • Eliciting patient preferences for reproductive options
  • Exploring with patients their anticipated response to the potential outcomes of a prenatal genetic test
  • Informed consent
  • Genetic tests available for different genetic conditions and clinical situations
  • Procedure to order genetic tests
  • Requesting prental testing
  • The effect of genetic test results on patient care and the care pathway for different genetic conditions
  • Risk, benefits and limitation of interventions
  • Population and new-born screening programmes
  • How to explore with patients their anticipated response to the potential outcomes of a prenatal genetic test

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.

# 2 Outcome

Employ counselling skills to facilitate complex decision making during genetic and genomic counselling consultations.

# 3 Outcome

Apply communication skills to provide complex genomic test results in an empathic manner.