147F.03 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. 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. ide 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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