Low to No Risk

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Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

0

Extreme Risk

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• 1.7Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
• 1.5Explain diagnostic procedures such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), ultrasound, fetal blood sampling, and amniocentesis.
• 0.7Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
• 0.8Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs, such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
• 0.5Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
• 0.7Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• 1.2Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• 0.7Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• 1.6Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
• 1.5Provide patients with information about the inheritance of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
• 0.9Refer patients to specialists or community resources.
• 1.5Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
• 1.2Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other health professions or the general community.
• 2Collect for, or share with, research projects patient data on specific genetic disorders or syndromes.
• 1.5Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.
• 0.5Evaluate or make recommendations for standards of care or clinical operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, ethics, legislation, or policies.
• 1.8Identify funding sources and write grant proposals for eligible programs or services.
• 0.5Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics.
• 2Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.

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