Florida Statutes 483.913 – Definitions
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As used in this part, the term:
(1) “Department” means the Department of Health.
(2) “Genetic counselor” means a person licensed under this part to practice genetic counseling.
(3) “Scope of practice of genetic counseling” means the process of advising an individual or a family affected by or at risk of genetic disorders, including:
(a) 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;
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 483.913
- Department: means the Department of Health. See Florida Statutes 483.913
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(b) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases;
(c) Identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for a genetic assessment;
(d) 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;
(e) Explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;
(f) Evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;
(g) Identifying and using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy;
(h) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals; and
(i) Referring patients to a physician for diagnosis and treatment.