FL H0369

Creates a new type of advance directive called "patient-directed medical order" that allows patients to document treatment preferences in collaboration with a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, portable across all health care settings

Requires patient-directed medical orders to be on a Department of Health-approved form, signed by both the patient (or authorized surrogate if incapacitated) and the medical professional, with in-person discussion required (telehealth permitted)

Provides legal immunity from criminal prosecution, civil liability, and professional discipline for physicians, physician assistants, APRNs, and health care facility staff who withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures pursuant to valid patient-directed medical orders

Expands existing do-not-resuscitate order provisions across multiple health care settings including hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, home health agencies, assisted living facilities, and adult family-care homes to recognize patient-directed medical orders

Directs the Agency for Health Care Administration to create and maintain a voluntary electronic database for storage of patient-directed medical orders, effective July 1, 2026