<html> <head> <title>Rule 20:82:03:01 Ethics.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 20:82:03:01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 20:82:03:01 Ethics."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>20:82:03:01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethics.</b> All licensees under SDCL chapter <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=36-36">36-36</A> shall comply with the following code of ethics:</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Section I: Genetic Counselors Themselves</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genetic counselors value competence, integrity, veracity, dignity, and self-respect in themselves as well as in each other. Therefore, in order to be the best possible human resource to themselves, their clients, their colleagues, and society, genetic counselors strive to:</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seek out and acquire sufficient and relevant information required for any given situation.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Continue their education and training.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep abreast of current standards of practice.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognize the limits of their own knowledge, expertise, and therefore competence in any given situation.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Accurately represent their experience, competence and credentials, including training and academic degrees.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;Acknowledge and disclose circumstances that may result in a real or perceived conflict of interest.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid relationships and activities that interfere with professional judgment or objectivity.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:17.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be responsible for their own physical and emotional health as it impacts on their professional performance.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:-17.3pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Section II: Genetic Counselors and Their Clients</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The counselor-client relationship is based on values of care and respect for the client's autonomy, individuality, welfare, and freedom. The primary concern of genetic counselors is the interests of their clients. Therefore, genetic counselors strive to:</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Serve those who seek services regardless of personal or external interests or biases.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Clarify and define their professional role(s) and relationships with clients, and provide an accurate description of their services.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:17.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Respect their clients' beliefs, inclinations, circumstances, feelings, family relationships and cultural traditions.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:-17.3pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Enable their clients to make informed decisions, free of coercion, by providing or illuminating the necessary facts, and clarifying the alternatives and anticipated consequences.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Refer clients to other qualified professionals when they are unable to support the clients.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain information received from clients as confidential, unless released by the client or disclosure is required by law.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid the exploitation of their clients for personal advantage, profit, or interest.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Section III: Genetic Counselors and Their Colleagues</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The genetic counselors' relationships with other genetic counselors, students, and other health professionals are based on mutual respect, caring, cooperation, and support. Therefore, genetic counselors strive to:</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Share their knowledge and provide mentorship and guidance for the professional development of other genetic counselors, students, and colleagues.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Respect and value the knowledge, perspectives, contributions, and areas of competence of colleagues and students, and collaborate with them in providing the highest quality of service.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Encourage ethical behavior of colleagues.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Assure that individuals under their supervision undertake responsibilities that are commensurate with their knowledge, experience, and training.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain appropriate limits to avoid the potential for exploitation in their relationships with students and colleagues.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Section IV: Genetic Counselors and Society</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The relationships of genetic counselors with society include interest and participation in activities that have the purpose of promoting the well-being of society and access to health care. Therefore, genetic counselors, individually or through their professional organizations, strive to:</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep abreast of societal developments that may endanger the physical and psychological health of individuals.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote policies that aim to prevent discrimination.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oppose the use of genetic information as the basis for discrimination.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Participate in activities necessary to bring about socially responsible change.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Serve as a source or reliable information and expert opinion for policymakers and public officials.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep the public informed and educated about the impact on society of new technological and scientific advances and the possible changes in society that may result from the application of these findings.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;Support policies that assure ethically responsible research.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:16.55pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.55pt; line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adhere to laws and regulations of society. However, when such laws are in conflict with the principles of the profession, genetic counselors work toward change that will benefit the public interest.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=36-36-12">36-36-12.</A></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=36-36-13">36-36-13.</A></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Reference:</b> Code of Ethics of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, 2006. Copies may be obtained from <a href="http://nsgc.org/p/cm/ld/fid=12"><span style='color:blue'>http://nsgc.org/p/cm/ld/fid=12</span></a>. </span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;</span></p> </div> </body> </html>