The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 360 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Mills
Present law provides for patient identifying information. Proposed law adds patient medical record
number as an optional identifier.
Present law provides a field for patient's diagnosis of life limiting disease and irreversible condition.
Proposed law adds information in the same field to identify goals of care.
Present law provides for medical interventions. Proposed law updates medical interventions to
clarify that treatments are not limited, but intentionally selected.
Present law provides for a basis on which the orders are made. Proposed law adds additional basis
options specific to the advance directive or lack thereof.
Present law provides for instructions on completing a LaPOST form. Proposed law adds additional
language to clarify that a LaPOST form is voluntary and does not replace the advance directive.
Effective upon signature of the governor or upon lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:1155.2(8))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Makes technical changes to the statutory requirements for the LaPOST form.