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§ 6300.15. Genetic Counseling.

17 CA ADC § 6300.15Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 17. Public Health
Division 1. State Department of Health Services (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 4. Preventive Medical Service (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter 9. Testing for Heritable Disorders
Group 1. Licensing of Genetic Counselors
Article 1. Definitions
17 CCR § 6300.15
§ 6300.15. Genetic Counseling.
Currentness
“Genetic counseling” means:
(a) Obtaining and evaluating individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his/her offspring, and other family members;
(b) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases;
(c) Identifying and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize a genetic counselor to diagnose or treat any genetic disease or condition or other disease or condition;
(d) Integrating 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;
(e) Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;
(f) Evaluating the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;
(g) Identifying and utilizing community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and
(h) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
“Genetic counseling” excludes the communication specified in Section 124980(m) of the Health and Safety Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 124977, 124980, 124981, 124982, 131052 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 124980, 124981, 124982 and 124996, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 2-11-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-11-2013 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d). Submitted to OAL by agency for filing and printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977 (Register 2013, No. 7). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2), this regulation shall remain in effect until revised or repealed by the department.
2. Statement of Compliance pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1) as to 2-11-2013 order, including amendments, filed 10-31-2013. Exempt from OAL review pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2013, No. 44).
This database is current through 6/14/24 Register 2024, No. 24.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 6300.15, 17 CA ADC § 6300.15
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