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IL SB3186
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ram Villivalam
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules within 12 months mandating 6 hours of education on diagnosis, treatment, and care of cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias for persons seeking medical licensure.
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Mandates continuing education rules requiring an average of 2 hours per license year on cognitive impairments and dementia care for all licensed physicians serving adult populations.
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Specifies that training curriculum must cover diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with emphasis on recognizing signs and symptoms, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, and culturally competent health care.
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Applies education requirements only to physicians who serve or will serve adult populations.
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Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 by modifying Section 11 and creating new Section 20.1 regarding continuing education requirements.
Legislative Description
PHYSICIANS-DEMENTIA TRAINING
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021