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MI SB0367

MI SB0367
Health facilities; hospices; criteria for certifying a perinatal hospice program; provide for, require physicians to provide certain information to patients about results of prenatal testing, and require health facilities or agencies to provide information to certain employees. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17019, 17519, 20187 & 21418.


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Introduced
05/09/2017
In Committee
05/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

99th Legislature

Bill Summary

Health facilities; hospices; criteria for certifying a perinatal hospice program; provide for, require physicians to provide certain information to patients about results of prenatal testing, and require health facilities or agencies to provide information to certain employees. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17019, 17519, 20187 & 21418.

AI Summary

This bill establishes criteria for certifying perinatal hospice programs and requires physicians to provide certain information to patients about the results of prenatal testing. The bill mandates that physicians inform patients of available perinatal hospice care and provide details on life-limiting conditions, early intervention services, support groups, and adoption options. It also requires health facilities providing obstetric care to give information about perinatal hospice programs to their social workers and chaplains. The bill directs the state to create a prenatal diagnosis clearinghouse with medical condition information, treatment options, and support resources.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy (on 05/09/2017)

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