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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/06/2018
06/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. It requires the Department of Public Health to design and provide specialized training on autism through medical continuing education programs for various medical professionals, including primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, dentists, and emergency room personnel. Additionally, the Department of Public Health will design a pilot program to develop an "autism team" whose members will have completed the specialized training and can be called upon to advise medical staff on how to effectively communicate with patients with autism when they enter the emergency room, need tests or x-rays, or need to be admitted.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Jim Arciero (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1221 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1221.pdf |
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