Competency information
Details
In a trainee led consultation, identify and respond to the emerging needs of the patient or family within the consultation.
Considerations
- Flexible nature of the genetic counselling agenda and how this can lead to a shift in priorities, in order to respond to the needs of the individual or family.
- The impact of a changing agenda on the rest of the consultation.
- How to explain and manage timeframes (e.g. when samples for genetic testing will be taken, when to expect results).
- How the individual and/or family may respond to the changing nature of the agenda.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Apply core and advanced counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations under supervision. |