Florida H0369 establishes patient-directed medical orders for end-of-life care.

Florida H0369 amends Florida Statutes to create and regulate patient-directed medical orders, allowing patients to direct actions of health care providers and facilities. These orders can include decisions to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures. The bill outlines requirements for valid orders, including signatures by the patient or their surrogate, and protections for health care providers and facilities from liability when following these orders. It also mandates the creation of a database for storing these orders and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Florida H0369 establishes patient-directed medical orders for end-of-life care.

Florida H0369 amends Florida Statutes to create and regulate patient-directed medical orders, allowing patients to direct actions of health care providers and facilities. These orders can include decisions to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures. The bill outlines requirements for valid orders, including signatures by the patient or their surrogate, and protections for health care providers and facilities from liability when following these orders. It also mandates the creation of a database for storing these orders and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.