Competency: 8

Details

Produce a diagnostic report for an ovarian cancer patient which should include germline mutation and appropriate additional information.

Considerations

• Interpretation of results including diagnostic and treatment recommendations, taking into account the relationships between genetic markers, other testing modalities and clinical diagnosis. Use and critical appraisal of relevant literature and online databases.
• Role of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and guidelines such as Improving Outcomes Guidance and NICE Guidelines. Recognising all tests have been completed to a satisfactory standard for the referral reason.
• All information has been validated as correct. Selection of correct report template for referral reason.
• Recommendations for further referral (e.g. clinical genetics). Identify the requirements for any follow up testing, the testing methods available and the appropriate choice of test. Describe any limitations.
• Use of correct scientific and clinical terminology.
• Use of relevant databases and the literature in the interpretation of results.
• Communication of complex scientific information to clinicians and patients.
• Best practice guidelines compared with laboratory practice and any differences between the two.
• How to identify pertinent EQA schemes; their role and practice; how these are incorporated into laboratory practice; ISO standards for lab participation in EQA schemes.

Relevant learning outcomes