New Jersey § 45:9-37

§ 45:9-37.

As used in this act: 1 “ Board ” means the State Board of Medical Examiners established pursuant to R.S.45:9-1 . “ Director ” means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law

and Public Safety. “ Genetic counseling ” means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals,

that may include: obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical and developmental

histories; determining the mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic

conditions and birth defects; discussing the inheritance features, natural history,

means of diagnosis, and management of genetic conditions and birth defects; identifying,

coordinating, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; 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 ; assessing psychosocial factors ; recognizing social, educational, and cultural issues; evaluating the client's or

family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered

counseling and anticipatory guidance; and facilitating informed decision making about

testing, management, and alternatives. “ Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee ” or “ committee ” means the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee established pursuant to section

4 of this act. 2 “ Genetic counselor ” means a health professional with specialized education, training and experience

in medical genetics who meets the requirements for licensure as provided in this act. “ Licensed genetic counselor ” means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 9 of

this act. 3 “ Supervision ” means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of teaching, training, administration,

accountability or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized

practice. 1

L.2009, c. 41 (N.J.S.A. § 45:9-37.111 et seq.). 2

N.J.S.A. § 45:9-37.119. 3

L.2009, c. 44 (N.J.S.A. § 45:9-37.119).