Competency information

Details

Prepare an individual for the potential outcomes of a diagnostic genetic test in a trainee led consultation.

Considerations

  • Information regarding the potential outcomes of a genetic test to identify the underlying cause for their condition.
  • How to explore with patients their anticipated response to the potential outcomes of a genetic test to identify the underlying cause of their condition.

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)
# 2 Outcome Facilitate complex decision making during genetic and genomic counselling consultations.
# 3 Outcome Communicate genetic test results in an empathic manner.