Families now have say in ending life support

Beginning this Friday, House Bill 3162 will in- crease how much notice hospitals have to give patients’ families from 10 days to 25 days. The new threshold begins when medical professionals tell relatives of their intent to end care and give family members an opportunity to find a different health care facility willing to treat the patient. Additionally, doctors must perform any procedures ne...

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