An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.

Summary

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Medical Practice Act of 1985 to revise definitions and regulations concerning genetic counselors. It affects genetic counselors and the medical boards that oversee them, ensuring their professional standards and practices are clearly defined under state law. This matters because it modernizes the regulatory framework, helping patients receive safe and qualified genetic counseling services.

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