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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for nonopioid directives in Minnesota, allowing patients to create legally recognized written instructions preventing healthcare providers from administering or prescribing opioids. The bill defines key terms like "emergency medical services provider" and "prescriber," and creates a formal process for patients or their healthcare agents to execute and potentially revoke a nonopioid directive. While healthcare professionals must generally comply with these directives, exceptions exist for emergency situations where a prescriber determines opioid administration is medically necessary and accessing the patient's health record is impractical. The bill provides legal immunity for healthcare professionals, facilities, and emergency medical services providers who follow or inadvertently deviate from a nonopioid directive, as long as their actions are performed reasonably and in good faith. Additionally, the Minnesota Commissioner of Health is tasked with developing a standardized nonopioid directive form that will be made publicly available, which will include instructions for directive revocation and other relevant information. This legislation aims to give patients more control over their pain management while ensuring healthcare providers have necessary protections and flexibility in critical medical situations.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1379&ssn=0&y=2025