Table 1.
PA cancer counseling competenciesa
| Cancer Risk Identification |
| • Categorize readiness for behavior change according to the transtheoretical model |
| • Demonstrate primary behaviors that characterize the motivational interviewing style |
| Cancer Risk Prevention |
| • Elicit environmental factors that place someone at increased risk of cancer |
| • Elicit lifestyle factors that place someone at increased risk of cancer |
| • Elicit family factors that place someone at increased risk of cancer |
| • Counsel patients regarding the importance of screening |
| • Counsel patients regarding lifestyle behaviors that can help prevent cancer |
| • Use communication strategies that reduce patient resistance |
| Cancer Risk Management |
| • Identify cultural issues that impact cancer management |
a
Data from Fasser CE, Spence LR, Young C, et al. [42]