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Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 448.970. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In this subchapter:

(1) “Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling,” “American Board of Genetic Counseling,” “American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics,” and “National Society of Genetic Counselors” include an equivalent successor organization as determined by the board.

(2) “Board” means the genetic counselors affiliated credentialing board.

(3) “Genetic counseling” means to do any of the following:

(a) Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, a patient's offspring, and other family members.

(b) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.

(c) Identify, coordinate, and order genetic laboratory tests as appropriate for a genetic assessment.

(d) Integrate genetic laboratory test results with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.

(e) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results.

(f) Evaluate a patient's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide patient-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance.

(g) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

(4) “Genetic counselor” means an individual who is licensed by the board to practice genetic counseling.

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