PURPOSE: This rule defines the terms used in this chapter.
- (1) The “Missouri Genetics Disease Program” is the program of the Department of Health authorized by the provisions of statute sections 191.300 to 191.331, 191.340, and 191.365 to 191.380, RSMo.
- (2) “Department” is the Missouri Department of Health.
- (3) “Tertiary genetic centers” means the permanent genetic divisions in university medical schools that provide comprehensive genetic diagnostic, treatment and counseling services.
- (4) “Outreach clinics” are the medical clinics which provide genetic diagnosis and counseling at sites away from the tertiary genetic centers.
- (5) “Genetic counseling” is the provision and interpretation of medical information based on expanding knowledge of human genetics.
- (6) “Genetic disorders” are those abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism which may be inherited or may result from damage to the fetus.
- (7) “Genetic screening” refers to the search through testing for persons with genetic disorders.
AUTHORITY: section 191.315, RSMo Supp. 1997.* Original rule filed Oct. 6, 1998, effective May 30, 1999. *Original authority 1985, amended 1993, 1995.