Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-562: Definitions

As used in the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act:

1. “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling;

2. “ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics;

3. “General supervision” means the process of a supervisor,

whether licensed as a genetic counselor or a physician, having

overall responsibility to assess the work of a supervisee, including

regular meetings and chart reviews. An annual supervision contract

signed by the supervisor and supervisee shall be on file with both

parties; and

4. “Genetic counseling” means a communication process,

conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals, that

includes:

a. estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence

of a birth defect or of any potentially inherited or

genetically influenced condition. Such assessment may

involve:

(1) obtaining and analyzing a complete health history

of an individual and the individual’s family,

(2) review of pertinent medical records,

(3) evaluation of the risks from exposure to possible

mutagens or teratogens, or

(4) discussion of genetic testing or other valuations

to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier

status of one or more family members,

b. helping an individual, the individual’s family, a

health care provider, or the public to:

(1) appreciate the medical, psychological and social

implications of a disorder including its

features, variability, usual course, and

management options,

(2) learn how genetic factors contribute to the

disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of

the condition in other family members,

(3) understand available options for coping with,

preventing or reducing the chance of occurrence

or recurrence of a condition,

(4) select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-

effective methods of diagnosis, or

(5) understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate

testing for inherited disorders, and interpret

genetic test results, and

c. facilitating an individual’s or family’s:

(1) exploration of the perception of risk and burden

associated with a disorder,

(2) decision-making regarding testing or medical

interventions consistent with the individual’s or

family’s beliefs, goals, needs, resources,

culture and ethical or moral views, or

(3) adjustment and adaptation to the condition or the

individual’s or family’s genetic risk by

addressing needs for psychological, social and

medical support.