36-36-7. Documented referral required--Supervision of patient--Reports--Genetic testing.
No licensed genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to individuals, couples, groups, or families without a documented referral from a physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or a licensed physician assistant. The licensed physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant shall maintain supervision of the patient, including the regular review of orders of genetic tests. The licensed genetic counselor shall submit reports to the physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant on any services provided, including genetic testing. No genetic testing may be provided unless ordered by a licensed genetic counselor, physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical nurse specialist, or licensed physician assistant.
Source: SL 2009, ch 194, §7; SL 2016, ch 198, §5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 36 - Genetic Counselors
Section 36-36-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-36-2 - Genetic counseling defined.
Section 36-36-3 - Practice of genetic counseling defined.
Section 36-36-5 - Application for license--Fee--Qualifications.
Section 36-36-6 - Grounds for refusal of license.
Section 36-36-7 - Documented referral required--Supervision of patient--Reports--Genetic testing.
Section 36-36-9 - Temporary license--Fee--Examination--Expiration.
Section 36-36-10 - Supervision of temporary licensee.
Section 36-36-11 - Renewal of license--Application--Fee--Continuing education.
Section 36-36-12 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-36-14 - Reinstatement and renewal of license.
Section 36-36-15 - Genetic counselor advisory committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties.