Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 676 § 676.739 — Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 676 ·
Oregon Code § 676.739·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment.
(1) If, in the course of
practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor becomes aware of an
indication of a genetic or medical condition or disease that requires a
diagnosis or treatment outside the scope of practice of genetic counseling, the
licensed genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a physician licensed
under ORS chapter 677 or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.
(2) Nothing in
this section shall be construed to authorize a licensed genetic counselor to
diagnose, test for or treat a genetic or medical condition or disease. [2021
c.231 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 676.739
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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