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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
10/19/2015
10/19/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments for the renewal of a physician’s certificate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill requires that physicians seeking to renew their certificate of registration, which is their license to practice medicine, must complete continuing education that includes training on diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This provision is being added to existing law concerning physician licensing and aims to improve the care provided to individuals experiencing these conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (16)
Paul McMurtry (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Robert Hedlund (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied S1196 (on 05/05/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3384 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3384 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3384.pdf |
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