New Jersey Statutes 45:9-37.113. Definitions relative to genetic counselors
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:9-37.113
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
“Board” means the State Board of Medical Examiners established pursuant to R.S.45:9-1.
“Director” means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety.
“Genetic counseling” means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals, that may include: obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical and developmental histories; determining the mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects; discussing the inheritance features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of genetic conditions and birth defects; identifying, coordinating, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; 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; assessing psychosocial factors; recognizing social, educational, and cultural issues; evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; and facilitating informed decision making about testing, management, and alternatives.
“Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee” or “committee” means the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 4 of this act.
“Genetic counselor” means a health professional with specialized education, training and experience in medical genetics who meets the requirements for licensure as provided in this act.
“Licensed genetic counselor” means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 9 of this act.
“Supervision” means the direct review of a supervisee for the purpose of teaching, training, administration, accountability or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice.
L.2009, c.41, s.3; amended 2013, c.30, s.1.