IC 25-17.3-2-1 Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-2 Agency
Sec. 2. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing
agency established by IC 25-1-5-3. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-3 Board
Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana
created by IC 25-22.5-2-1. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-4 Genetic counseling
Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an
individual of any of the following:
(1) Estimating, through the following methods, the likelihood
of the occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or a potentially
inherited or genetically influenced condition:
(A) Obtaining and analyzing the health history of an
individual and the individual's family.
(B) Reviewing medical records.
(C) Evaluating the risks of exposure to possible mutagens or
teratogens.
(D) Recommending genetic testing or other evaluation to
detect fetal abnormalities or determine the carrier status of
a family member.
(2) Explaining to an individual or a family the following:
(A) The medical, psychological, and social implications of
a disorder and the usual course of evaluation, treatment, or
management.
(B) The genetic factors that contribute to the disorder and
how the genetic factors affect the chance for recurrence of
the condition in other family members.
(C) The available options for coping with, preventing, or
reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of the
disorder.
(D) The genetic or other tests available for inherited
disorders.
(E) How to interpret complex genetic test results. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. IC 25-17.3-2-5 Genetic counselor
Sec. 5. "Genetic counselor" means an individual who is licensed
under this article to provide genetic counseling. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-6 Genetic supervision
Sec. 6. "Genetic supervision" refers to the assessment by:
(1) an individual who is licensed under this article; or
(2) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;
of an individual who is issued a temporary genetic counselor license.
The term includes regular meetings and chart review under a genetic
supervision contract entered into by both parties. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-1 Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-2 Agency
Sec. 2. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing
agency established by IC 25-1-5-3. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-3 Board
Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana
created by IC 25-22.5-2-1. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-4 Genetic counseling
Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an
individual of any of the following:
(1) Estimating, through the following methods, the likelihood
of the occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or a potentially
inherited or genetically influenced condition:
(A) Obtaining and analyzing the health history of an
individual and the individual's family.
(B) Reviewing medical records.
(C) Evaluating the risks of exposure to possible mutagens or
teratogens.
(D) Recommending genetic testing or other evaluation to
detect fetal abnormalities or determine the carrier status of
a family member.
(2) Explaining to an individual or a family the following:
(A) The medical, psychological, and social implications of
a disorder and the usual course of evaluation, treatment, or
management.
(B) The genetic factors that contribute to the disorder and
how the genetic factors affect the chance for recurrence of
the condition in other family members.
(C) The available options for coping with, preventing, or
reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of the
disorder.
(D) The genetic or other tests available for inherited
disorders.
(E) How to interpret complex genetic test results. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. IC 25-17.3-2-5 Genetic counselor
Sec. 5. "Genetic counselor" means an individual who is licensed
under this article to provide genetic counseling. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-6 Genetic supervision
Sec. 6. "Genetic supervision" refers to the assessment by:
(1) an individual who is licensed under this article; or
(2) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;
of an individual who is issued a temporary genetic counselor license.
The term includes regular meetings and chart review under a genetic
supervision contract entered into by both parties. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-1 Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-2 Agency
Sec. 2. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing
agency established by IC 25-1-5-3. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-3 Board
Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana
created by IC 25-22.5-2-1. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-4 Genetic counseling
Sec. 4. "Genetic counseling" means the communication by an
individual of any of the following:
(1) Estimating, through the following methods, the likelihood
of the occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or a potentially
inherited or genetically influenced condition:
(A) Obtaining and analyzing the health history of an
individual and the individual's family.
(B) Reviewing medical records.
(C) Evaluating the risks of exposure to possible mutagens or
teratogens.
(D) Recommending genetic testing or other evaluation to
detect fetal abnormalities or determine the carrier status of
a family member.
(2) Explaining to an individual or a family the following:
(A) The medical, psychological, and social implications of
a disorder and the usual course of evaluation, treatment, or
management.
(B) The genetic factors that contribute to the disorder and
how the genetic factors affect the chance for recurrence of
the condition in other family members.
(C) The available options for coping with, preventing, or
reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of the
disorder.
(D) The genetic or other tests available for inherited
disorders.
(E) How to interpret complex genetic test results. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. IC 25-17.3-2-5 Genetic counselor
Sec. 5. "Genetic counselor" means an individual who is licensed
under this article to provide genetic counseling. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
IC 25-17.3-2-6 Genetic supervision
Sec. 6. "Genetic supervision" refers to the assessment by:
(1) an individual who is licensed under this article; or
(2) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;
of an individual who is issued a temporary genetic counselor license.
The term includes regular meetings and chart review under a genetic
supervision contract entered into by both parties. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
