Table 2 Themes and subthemes
Theme | Subtheme | |
|---|---|---|
Scope of practice | Pre-assessment | Building rapport Obtaining informed consent |
Assessing risk | Collecting medical history Discussing genetic/medical conditions/diseases | |
Ordering laboratory/genomic tests | Facilitating tests Interpreting test results | |
Discussing clinical implications | Explaining clinical significance Evaluating risk of recurrence Promoting psychological adaptations | |
Making referrals to support services | Referring patients to physical health services Referring patients to psychological support | |
Other duties | Involving in research Developing public health policies Advocating public education | |
Code of ethics | To self | Duty of candour Professional indemnity arrangements |
To clients/patients | Duty of care Communication, consent and confidentiality Record keeping Minimising risk | |
To colleagues | Maintaining boundaries Minimising risk | |
To society |
