Montana Code 50-19-211. Statewide genetics program established
50-19-211. Statewide genetics program established. (1) A combined, comprehensive statewide genetics program is established in the department to ensure the availability of services that include but are not limited to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 50-19-211
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 50-19-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)comprehensive clinical and self-supporting laboratory genetic services, including but not limited to cytogenetics, DNA, and special chemistry, to all areas of the state and all segments of the population;
(b)counseling and testing programs for the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions; and
(c)educational programs for physicians, allied health professionals, and the public with respect to:
(i)the nature of genetic processes;
(ii)the inheritance patterns of genetic conditions; and
(iii)the means, methods, and facilities available to diagnose, counsel, and treat genetic conditions.
(2)When the department contracts for genetics services under this section, it shall preferably contract with a single entity that is able to provide the combined, comprehensive program. The department and the contractor shall administer the contract in the most cost-effective means practicable.