An Act relative to capacity determination
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.1073, addresses the process of determining a patient’s capacity to make healthcare decisions. It seeks to clarify how healthcare providers assess a patient’s ability to understand and utilize information to make decisions about their medical care. The bill’s purpose is to establish clearer guidelines for capacity determination, potentially improving the consistency and transparency of this process. It was referred to the Senate Committee on The Judiciary and subsequently the Senate Committee on Health Care Financing.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the criteria for determining a patient’s capacity.
- Addresses the role of healthcare providers in assessing capacity.
- May establish procedures for documenting capacity determinations.
- Potentially outlines considerations for patients with cognitive impairments.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Families of patients
- Medical facilities
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific changes to current law are not detailed in the provided text.
- It likely aims to standardize capacity assessment practices.
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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