New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-6A-3. Definitions

(a) obtaining and analyzing the complete health history of an individual and family members;

(b) reviewing pertinent medical records;

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

(d) determining appropriate genetic testing or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members;

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

(b) learn how genetic factors contribute to a disorder and affect the chance for occurrence of the disorder in other family members;

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

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

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

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

(b) adjustment and adaptation to a disorder or the individual's or family's genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support; and