Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 112, § 252

(1) obtaining and analyzing a complete health history of the person and family;

(2) reviewing pertinent medical records;

(3) evaluating the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens; and

(4) recommending genetic testing or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of 1 or more family members;

(1) appreciate the medical, psychological and social implications of a disorder, including its features, variability, usual course and management options;

(2) learn how genetic factors contribute to the disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members;

(3) understand available options for coping with, preventing or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a condition;

(4) select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-effective methods of diagnosis; and

(5) understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders, and interpret complex genetic test results; and

(1) exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with the disorder;

(2) decision-making regarding testing or medical interventions consistent with their beliefs, goals, needs, resources, culture and ethical or moral views; and

(3) adjustment and adaptation to the condition or their genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support.