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MA H2015
MA H2015Relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 70E of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow physicians or other caregivers to disclose certain medical information about a patient suffering from severe mental illness to the patient's immediate family members in an emergency situation. The disclosure is limited to the extent necessary to prevent the patient from sustaining serious bodily injury, a life-threatening condition, or death, even without the patient's prior consent. This is an exception to the general requirement for patient consent when sharing medical information.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2015 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2015.pdf |
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