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§ 14-5G-12. Genetic counselor license; authorized activities

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: January 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Physicians (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5g. Genetic Counselors (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2022
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-12
§ 14-5G-12. Genetic counselor license; authorized activities
In general
(a) A genetic counselor license authorizes a licensee to practice genetic counseling in the State while the license is effective.
Referral of patient to licensed physician or another appropriate health care practitioner
(b) If, while practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor determines that a patient requires a diagnosis or treatment, the genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a licensed physician or another appropriate health care practitioner.

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Added by Acts 2021, c. 603, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 604, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-12, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-5G-12
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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