Competency information

Details

Observe the work of experienced genetic counsellors in an MDT in an adult, paediatric and reproductive setting.

Considerations

  • MDTs in a range of settings, e.g. fetal medicine, oncology, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology.
  • The specific benefits and challenges of genomics in a range of settings including in paediatrics, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, endocrinology, neurology and the MDT in these settings.
  • The diagnostic odyssey.
  • The benefits and limitations of genetic and genomic testing in care pathways.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Contribute Genetic Counsellor expertise to multidisciplinary teams (MDT) by assimilating knowledge of patient pathways in a range of healthcare settings with genomics expertise.