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AZ SB1390
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Yee
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-3209 to address conflicts between multiple health care directives by establishing that the most recent directive represents the patient's wishes.
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Establishes a presumption that a valid health care directive or decision made by a patient's agent under a health care power of attorney takes precedence over a health care provider's order regarding life-sustaining treatment or similar documents.
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Applies to any conflict between a patient's documented wishes and healthcare provider orders, protecting patient autonomy in end-of-life and medical decision-making situations.
Legislative Description
Health care directives; conflicts
Last Action
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
3/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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