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MO SB422
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates "Simon's Law" requiring health care facilities, nursing homes, and physicians to disclose in writing any policies related to life-sustaining or nonbeneficial treatment upon patient request
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Mandates written disclosure of these policies to at least one parent or legal guardian when the patient is a minor child, both upon admission and upon request
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Prohibits withholding life-sustaining procedures, food, medication, or nutrition from any minor patient without written permission from at least one parent or legal guardian
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Prohibits instituting do-not-resuscitate orders or similar physician orders for minors without written parental or guardian consent
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Does not require facilities or physicians to have written policies on life-sustaining treatment; only requires disclosure if such policies exist
Legislative Description
Establishes requirements regarding life-sustaining treatment policies
Last Action
Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 466 & 422)
4/2/2015