Competency information
Details
Deliver, under supervision, three genetic counselling consultations for a range of less complex clinical situations (e.g. reproductive, adult, cancer) applying clinical skills appropriate to the situation and ensuring patient centred care.
Considerations
- How to construct an agenda for the consultation.
- How to prioritise information according to individual’s needs.
- How to devise a clinical action plan and appropriate follow-up.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan, structure, deliver and appropriately document Genetic Counsellor consultations of a less complex nature. |
| # 3 | Outcome Synthesise and critically analyse the literature (including clinical guidelines and pathways) to compile information on the aetiology and clinical presentation of a range of genetic and genomic disorders. |
| # 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. |