Illinois SB1411 amends the Health Care Surrogate Act to clarify the use of POLST forms and ensure they are respected by healthcare providers.
Illinois SB1411 amends the Health Care Surrogate Act to ensure that Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) forms are respected by healthcare providers. The bill specifies that executing a POLST form is voluntary and cannot be a requirement for admission to a facility or provision of services. It also outlines the process for obtaining consent for a POLST form, prioritizing the individual's wishes, followed by a surrogate decision maker if necessary.
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