The birth defects institute may:
1. Conduct scientific investigations and surveys of the causes, mortality, methods of treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects.
2. Publish the results of the investigations and surveys for the benefit of the public health and collate the publications for distribution to scientific organizations and qualified scientists and physicians.
3. Develop and administer genetic and metabolic screening programs to detect and prevent or treat birth defects, the programs to be conducted throughout the state.
4. Develop specifications for and designate a central laboratory in which tests required pursuant to the screening programs required in subsection 3 will be performed, taking into account the test costs to the financially responsible private parties and to the state.
5. Implement programs of professional education and training of medical students, physicians, nurses, scientists and technicians in the causes, methods of treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects.
6. Implement public educational programs to inform persons of the importance of genetic screening and of the various opportunities available.
7. Conduct and support clinical counseling services in medical facilities.
[C77, 79, 81, § 136A.3]
83 Acts, ch 23, § 4
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