Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an individual of any of the following:
(1) Estimating, through the following methods, the likelihood of the occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or a potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition:
(A) Obtaining and analyzing the health history of an individual and the individual's family.
(B) Reviewing medical records.
(C) Evaluating the risks of exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens.
(D) Recommending genetic testing or other evaluation to detect fetal abnormalities or determine the carrier status of a family member.
(2) Explaining to an individual or a family the following:
(A) The medical, psychological, and social implications of a disorder and the usual course of evaluation, treatment, or management.
(B) The genetic factors that contribute to the disorder and how the genetic factors affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members.
(C) The available options for coping with, preventing, or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of the disorder.
(D) The genetic or other tests available for inherited disorders.
(E) How to interpret complex genetic test results.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
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