South Dakota § 36-36-7 - Documented referral required--Supervision of patient--Reports--Genetic testing.
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§ 36-36-7. Documented referral required--Supervision of patient--Reports--Genetic testing.
No licensed genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to individuals, couples, groups, or families without a documented referral from a physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or a licensed physician assistant. The licensed physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant shall maintain supervision of the patient, including the regular review of orders of genetic tests. The licensed genetic counselor shall submit reports to the physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant on any services provided, including genetic testing. No genetic testing may be provided unless ordered by a licensed genetic counselor, physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant.
Source: SL 2009, ch 194, § 7; SL 2016, ch 198, § 5.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-36-7 ("Documented referral required--Supervision of patient--Reports--Genetic testing.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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