Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5G-12
Genetic counselor license; authorized activities
Effective Jan 1, 2022Added by Acts 2021, c. 603, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 604, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.State of Maryland
- (a) A genetic counselor license authorizes a licensee to practice genetic counseling in the State while the license is effective.
- (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.
Added by Acts 2021, c. 603, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 604, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.