MA H1816

Requires hospitals and clinics to store medical records using secure electronic digital media, or convert existing records to electronic format, in addition to photographic or microphotographic processes

Mandates attending physicians to insert health care proxy documents electronically into a patient's medical record, using the same process as do not resuscitate orders

Requires healthcare facilities to transport health care proxies between facilities using the same procedures as do not resuscitate orders

Obligates facilities to notify health care agents by telephone and email when their decision-making authority has been activated

Requires attending physicians to include the health care agent in medical discussions when requested by the patient