Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-20.4 - Scope of practice
A person licensed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 148H may do any of the following:
1. Obtain and
evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk
for genetic and medical conditions and diseases in a patient, the patient's
offspring, and other family members.
2. Discuss the features, history, means of
diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for
genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
3. Identify, order, and coordinate genetic
laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic
assessment of a patient.
4. Refer a
patient to a specialty or subspecialty department as necessary for the purpose
of collaborating on diagnosis and treatment involving multiple body systems and
general medical management.
5.
Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with
personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for
genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
6. Explain the clinical implications of
genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their
results.
7. Evaluate the responses
of a patient or patient's family to the condition or risk of recurrence and
provide patient-centered genetic counseling and anticipatory
guidance.
8. Identify and utilize
community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and
psychosocial support and advocacy.
9. Provide written documentation of medical,
genetic, and counseling information for families and health care
professionals.
Notes
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