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§ 5-615.1. Electronic advance directives

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 5. Death (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Health Care Decisions Act (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Advance Directives (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Health - General, § 5-615.1
§ 5-615.1. Electronic advance directives
Currentness
The Department shall:
(1) Encourage the use of electronic advance directives;
(2) Carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of electronic advance directives; and
(3) Encourage the following persons and entities to engage in outreach efforts regarding electronic advance directives:
(i) The Maryland Department of Aging;
(ii) County ombudspersons;
(iii) Local health departments;
(iv) Senior living facilities;
(v) Academic institutions;
(vi) Religious organizations;
(vii) Hospitals; and
(viii) Other similar persons or entities.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 510, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Health - General, § 5-615.1, MD HEALTH GEN § 5-615.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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