A person licensed under this chapter may do any of the following:

1. 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 offspring, and other family members.
2. 2. Discuss the features, history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
3. 3. Identify, order, and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment of a patient.
4. 4. Refer a patient to a specialty or subspecialty department as necessary for the purpose of collaborating on diagnosis and treatment involving multiple body systems and general medical management.
5. 5. Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
6. 6. Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results.
7. 7. Evaluate the responses of a patient or patient’s family to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide patient-centered genetic counseling and anticipatory guidance.
8. 8. Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
9. 9. Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

2018 Acts, ch 1052, §6, 12