Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Permits licensed healthcare facilities to suspend visits of those person who are verbally or physically berating staff or providing non-prescribed or illegal medications to any patient. Suspensions would be lifted in cases of end of life scenarios.
Prohibits healthcare entities from interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain a clinician-administered drug from their provider or pharmacy of choice.
Establishes the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the DOH.
Provides that licensed health care facilities be prohibited from using a patients photograph for any office use.
Extends the registry identification card renewal for medical marijuana cards from one year to three (3) years; removes the renewal requirement for terminally ill patients.
Provides that all home health care patients receive home health care services regardless of their permanent or temporary residence.