The scope of practice of a genetic counselor is: (1) Obtaining and evaluating individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his or her offspring, and other family members; (2) Discussing features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (3) Identifying and coordinating of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment; (4) Integrating genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; (5) Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; (6) Evaluating the client's or family's responses to genetic or medical conditions identified by the genetic assessment or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; (7) Identifying and utilizing community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and (8) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
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