An Act relative to determining capacity and invoking the health care proxy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the process of determining a person’s capacity to make healthcare decisions and outlines how to invoke a health care proxy. It aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding health care proxies, ensuring individuals have a designated person to make decisions on their behalf when they are unable to do so themselves. The legislation seeks to standardize procedures and provide greater clarity for both patients and their representatives.
Key provisions
- Defines criteria for determining a person's capacity to make healthcare decisions.
- Specifies the process for invoking a health care proxy.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of a health care proxy.
- Addresses communication between the patient, proxy, and healthcare providers.
- Establishes guidelines for documenting capacity assessments.
- Requires healthcare facilities to have policies regarding health care proxies.
- Provides for training for healthcare professionals on capacity assessment.
- Ensures access to health care proxy information for authorized individuals.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Health care proxies
- Families of patients
- Legal professionals
Notable changes
- Provides greater clarity on the legal requirements for health care proxies.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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