Bill > SB00252

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law to expand the authority of physician assistants (PAs) to issue Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. A DNR order is a medical instruction that prevents healthcare providers from performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other life-saving interventions if a patient's heart stops beating or they stop breathing. Currently, the law likely restricts this authority to physicians, and this bill would broaden the scope of medical professionals who can make this critical end-of-life care decision. By allowing PAs to issue DNR orders, the legislation recognizes the advanced training and clinical expertise of physician assistants and provides them with additional decision-making capabilities in patient care. This change could potentially improve patient access to end-of-life care planning and provide more flexibility in medical settings where a physician might not be immediately available to issue such an order.

Health and Social Services

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