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ID H0187

ID H0187
Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to the Freedom of Conscience for Health Care Professionals.


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Introduced Session

2011 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; AMENDING SECTION 18-611, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE IN CASES WHERE A LIVING WILL OR PHYSICIAN'S ORDERS FOR SCOPE OF TREATMENT IS OPERATIVE, AS DEFINED BY THE MEDICAL CONSENT AND NATURAL DEATH ACT, AND A PHYSICIAN HAS AN OBJECTION OF CONSCIENCE TO THE TREATMENT DESIRED BY THE PATIENT, THE PHYSICIAN SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 39-4513(2), IDAHO CODE, BEFORE WITHDRAWING CARE AND TREATMENT TO THE PATIENT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

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Government Affairs

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Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 225 Effective: 07/01/11 (on 04/06/2011)

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