The practice of genetic counseling by a licensed genetic counselor includes the following services:
(1) obtaining and interpreting individual and family medical and developmental histories;
(2) determining the mode of inheritance and the risk of transmitting genetic conditions and birth defects;
(3) discussing the inheritance, features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of conditions with clients;
(4) identifying, coordinating, ordering, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other laboratory studies;
(5) assessing psychosocial factors, including social, educational, and cultural issues;
(6) providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance to the client or family based on their responses to the condition, risk of occurrence, or risk of recurrence;
(7) facilitating informed decision-making about testing and management;
(8) identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and
(9) providing accurate written medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
History: 2016 c 189 art 21 s 2
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