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| State Genetics Coordinator: Mary Ann Henson, RN, MSN Georgia Department of Health 11th Floor, 2 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30303 (404)657-6359 mahenson@dhr.state.ga.us |
| Clinical Genetic Services: Clinical genetics are medical services provided to individuals, families, and populations who have or are at risk for disorders with genetic implications. Services include testing, counseling, education, treatment, and where appropriate, referral for other services. GeneTests, is a publicly-funded, medical genetics information resource that has a searchable clinical directory for all states, type of service, and specialty clinic. Click here for: Gene Tests Homepage Click here for: GeneTests - Georgia Clinical Directory |
| Legislation: Genetic legislation may be clearly expressed in public health statutes. It may also be embedded in other regulations, administrative rules, or other less obvious statutes, e.g. labor law. Identifying and interpreting state genetics legislation is not necessarily straightforward. One example of genetic-related legislation in Georgia is: Click here for: Insurance Code. Chapter 33. Section 54-1. Regarding genetic privacy and insurance. Resources for genetic legislation include: ● State genetics contact ● Click here for: Georgia General Assembly Online ● Click here for: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Genetics Laws and Legislative Activity. Select a topic of interest for legislation in each state (where available). |
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