§ 54-5603 — SCOPE OF PRACTICE

A licensed genetic counselor may perform the following acts as a genetic counselor:
(1) Obtain and evaluate individual, family and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring and other family members;
(2) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors and management of risk for genetic medical conditions and diseases;
(3) Identify and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment;
(4) Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic medical conditions and diseases;
(5) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests, other diagnostic studies and results;
(6) Evaluate the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;
(7) Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial and psychosocial support and advocacy; and
(8) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

Legislative History

[54-5603, added 2015, ch. 128, sec. 1, p. 323.]