{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-9-37.113","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 45:9-37.113","heading":"Definitions relative to genetic counselors.","body":"3.\tAs used in this act:\n\"Board\" means the State Board of Medical Examiners established pursuant to R.S.45:9-1.\n\"Director\" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety.\n\"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.\n\"Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee\" or \"committee\" means the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 4 of this act.\n\"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.\n\"Licensed genetic counselor\" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section 9 of this act.\n\"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.\nL.2009, c.41, s.3; amended 2013, c.30, s.1.","path":["TITLE 45 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"a5a48e53471bddb8c7b232456ecdd410c03d7dc662593db0af82e5059835b9a8","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-9-37.112","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-45-9-37.114"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}