"Genetic counseling" means the communication by an individual of any of the following:
(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.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.