Competency information
Details
Identify the patient’s agenda for three trainee led genetic counselling consultations taking into account the concerns and priorities for the individual/couple and/or family.
Considerations
- Counselling theory.
- Core skills (empathy, congruence, warmth).
- Advanced skills (advanced empathy, concreteness, challenge).
- Active listening skills to elicit this information.
- Ability to establish a good rapport with the individual/family and reflect on how this was achieved.
- Factors that may influence communication such as age, capacity, language and learning ability.
- Act in accordance with GCRB Code of Conduct.
- Act in accordance with the HCPC and their standards of proficiency for clinical practice.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Apply core and advanced counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations under supervision. |
| # 2 | Outcome Elicit and interpret appropriate medical, family and psychological history in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. |