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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to autism training for medical specialists. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the knowledge of healthcare providers about autism by requiring the Department of Public Health to design and provide specialized training on autism through medical continuing education programs for various medical specialists, including primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, dentists, and emergency room personnel. After implementing the autism training, the Department of Public Health will design a pilot program to develop an "autism team" that can be called upon when a patient with autism enters the emergency room, needs tests or x-rays, or needs to be admitted. The members of the "autism team" will have completed the specialized training and will be knowledgeable about autism and communication difficulties faced by people with autism, and they will advise medical staff on how to communicate with the patient.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Jim Arciero (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Peter Durant (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
John Scibak (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
John Velis (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H1954 (on 02/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3236 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3236.pdf |
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