Competency information
Details
Facilitate and support disclosure of genetic information to family members in a trainee led consultation.
Considerations
- Ensure communication channels are available in the family for disclosure of genetic information to at risk family members.
- How to discuss these options with the individual.
- Support disclosure of genetic information to family members using direct and indirect methods.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Lead on establishing the patient agenda and psychosocial needs in complex genetic and genomic counselling consultations, under the supervision of an experienced Genetic Counsellor (GCRB Registered Genetic Counsellor) |
| # 3 | Outcome Communicate genetic test results in an empathic manner. |