Florida § 483.913 - Definitions.

§ 483.913. Definitions.

As used in this part, the term: (1) “Department” means the Department of Health. (2) “Genetic counselor” means a person licensed under this part to practice genetic counseling. (3) “Scope of practice of genetic counseling” means the process of advising an individual or a family affected by or at risk of genetic disorders, including: (a) Obtaining and evaluating individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his or her offspring, and other family members; (b) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (c) Identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for a genetic assessment; (d) Integrating genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (e) Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; (f) Evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; (g) Identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; (h) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals; and (i) Referring patients to a physician for diagnosis and treatment.