HB 4419
Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding secs. 5605 & 5606. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4418'25
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Bill overview
This bill allows individuals in Michigan to formally designate a patient surrogate to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so themselves. It clarifies that healthcare providers are protected from liability when following a valid patient surrogate’s decision, even if they have doubts about that person’s authority. The bill also establishes financial penalties for intentionally violating the patient surrogate designation process or fraudulently altering advance healthcare directives.
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Curtis VanderWall
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