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MA H2436

MA H2436
To protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting the transfer of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses without the approval of the patients, guardian, or person legally responsible for the patient. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit the transfer of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other psychiatric illnesses from healthcare facilities off-premises for medication adjustments without the approval of the patient, their guardian, or the person legally responsible for the patient. The bill proposes to amend existing laws in Massachusetts to include this protection for vulnerable patients suffering from these conditions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)

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