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MA H3763

MA H3763
Relative to healthcare proxy information


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Introduced
04/10/2023
In Committee
04/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to healthcare proxy information. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize the handling of healthcare proxy information. It amends existing laws to allow hospitals and clinics to maintain patient records in secure electronic digital media, and to require attending physicians to electronically insert a patient's healthcare proxy in their medical record, notify the designated healthcare agent, and involve the agent in discussions of the patient's healthcare. These changes are intended to facilitate the seamless access and use of healthcare proxy information by medical providers and agents in the digital age.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3763
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3763.pdf
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