Ind. Code § 25-17.3-2-4
Genetic counseling
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an individual of any of the following:
Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an individual to estimate, through the following methods, the likelihood of the occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or a potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition:
(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.
(1) Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases in a patient, the patient's children, and other family members.
(2) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
(3) Identify, order, 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 genetic risk factors.
(5) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests, other diagnostic studies, and the 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 use community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
(8) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
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