Curriculum for General Practice - The Royal New Zealand College ...
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G Genetics<br />
Communication<br />
<strong>The</strong> GP will demonstrate the ability to:<br />
• communicate genetic risk to patients and describe the<br />
difference between testing and screening, <strong>for</strong> example<br />
antenatal screening <strong>for</strong> genetic conditions<br />
• explore family relationships, including issues around<br />
adoption and paternity<br />
• explain the implications of common genetic conditions<br />
to an individual and their family/whānau<br />
• support family/whānau through clinical uncertainty in the<br />
process of diagnosis or when there is no diagnosis.<br />
• in<strong>for</strong>m patients and their family/whānau about genetic<br />
risks, but encourage them to make their own choices<br />
and support their decision<br />
Clinical Expertise<br />
<strong>The</strong> GP will demonstrate the ability to:<br />
• describe how genetics underpin a variety of illnesses<br />
and conditions<br />
• understand the implications of genetic conditions on<br />
other family members<br />
• draw a genetic family tree<br />
• discuss with families the role of genetic screening in<br />
relation to developmental delay or disability<br />
• manage, monitor and screen <strong>for</strong> genetic disease in<br />
their community, taking into account particularly at-risk<br />
populations or families<br />
• work within their limits of competency<br />
• incorporate emerging genetic screening into their practice<br />
• understand and follow the standard genetic testing<br />
processes as detailed by national genetic services<br />
• describe the parameters of screening tests and what they<br />
mean, referring to regional services appropriately<br />
• maintain confidential records of genetic testing, genetic<br />
risk and potential familial conditions.<br />
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