SB 0031
Health facilities: hospitals; certain policies on patients who are giving birth; require a hospital to adopt. Amends secs. 20201 & 21513 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20201 & 333.21513) & adds sec. 21537.
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Bill overview
This bill requires hospitals in Michigan to adopt policies that protect the rights and responsibilities of patients and residents, particularly those giving birth. Specifically, it mandates that hospitals allow patients to have a partner, spouse, doula, or companion present during their labor and delivery, with exceptions only in cases of public health emergencies or other safety concerns. The bill also clarifies policies regarding informed consent, patient records, and privacy, and updates hospital governance requirements.
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