Competency information

Details

Deliver a bad news result following an adult carrier test under direct supervision by a GCRB Registered Genetic Counsellor.

Considerations

  • Counselling techniques in breaking bad news.
  • SPIKES framework: The six-step protocol for delivering bad news.
  • Clinical context of carrier test results and impact on reproductive choices.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Apply core and advanced counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations under supervision.