Pre-Test Genetic Counseling | |
• Review/verification of the family history provided in the online survey | |
• Review the basics of hereditary cancer (incidence, inheritance pattern, define genes & mutations) | |
• Review the benefits and limitations of genetic testing | |
• Briefly review the cancer risks | |
• Review result possibilities and their implications | |
• Briefly discuss the benefits and limitations of GINA | |
• Confirm that participant would like to move forward with testing | |
• Assess for distress throughout the session using psychosocial training. | |
• Documentation of the session and amount of time spent on the phone | |
Post-Test Genetic Counseling | |
• Verify the participant’s continued interest in receiving genetic test results and encourage them to follow along with their results online | |
• Provide genetic test results | |
• Review implications of test results for the participant and family members | |
• Assess the response of individual to the information provided | |
• Allow time for questions or voicing of concerns | |
• Provide phone number for contact if needed and information for local GC | |
• Assess for distress throughout the session using psychosocial training. | |
• Document the session and the amount of time spent on the phone |