Competency information
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Prepare individuals for the potential outcomes of prenatal genetic tests in trainee led consultations
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. |