Charles Deyoe, Jason Miller
AB 791 would require that hospitals include patient advanced health care directives in electronic medical records. This bill will replace the antiquated, paper based, advanced health care directive registry currently maintained by the State. AB 791 would allow physicians to access patients’ advanced health care directives in emergency departments and other clinical settings ensuring that patients’ wishes as to treatment are respected.
Bill Author: Assembly Member Ken Cooley
Status: AB 791 was scheduled for hearing in the Assembly Health Committee in April, 2015 but was not heard. AB 791 is a two-year bill.
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