Competency information
Details
Explain options to patients including risks, benefits and limitations. This includes genetic risk assessment and the appropriate interpretation of genetic and clinical knowledge.
Considerations
- Genetic risk assessment and possible options to manage identified risk based on best evidence and clinical judgement.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan, structure, deliver and appropriately document Genetic Counsellor consultations of a less complex nature. |
| # 2 | Outcome Organise and interpret appropriate genetic investigations in the context of risk assessment and patient clinical management. |
| # 4 | Outcome Communicate genetic information to individuals and their families referred across a range of clinical situations including prenatal, paediatric, adult (including cancer), being sensitive to patient information needs and the psychosocial and cultural context of the counselling session. |