Competency information
Details
Review a range of post clinical summary letters and assess, from the point of view of a service user, the clarity of the message and the tone of written communication.
Considerations
- Trust and departmental guidelines for letter writing.
- Plain English.
- Adaption of language, style and format depending on individual needs.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan, structure, deliver and appropriately document Genetic Counsellor consultations of a less complex nature. |
| # 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. |