Competency information
Details
Deliver a bad news result following a predictive and/or prenatal test, reflective on the family context and circumstance under supervision.
Considerations
- Counselling techniques for delivering bad news.
- Implications of the genetic test results for diagnosis/prognosis and reproductive options.
- How to communicate genetic test results in an empathic manner.
- How to communicate genetic test results with clarity about the boundaries of certain/uncertain information.
- How to communicate genetic test results taking into account patients’ current concerns and health literacy.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Communicate genetic test results in an empathic manner. |