Maryland HB1323 establishes a surrogate committee in hospitals to make health care decisions for unrepresented patients.

Maryland HB1323 amends the Health Care Decisions Act to create a surrogate committee in hospitals for making health care decisions for unrepresented patients. The committee consists of various professionals and advocates, ensuring diverse perspectives. It operates under strict confidentiality and due process rules, focusing on the patient's best interest and avoiding bias. The committee's decisions are documented and reported annually to the Office of Health Care Quality. The bill also mandates training for committee members on bioethics, informed consent, and other relevant principles.

Maryland HB1323 establishes a surrogate committee in hospitals to make health care decisions for unrepresented patients.

Maryland HB1323 amends the Health Care Decisions Act to create a surrogate committee in hospitals for making health care decisions for unrepresented patients. The committee consists of various professionals and advocates, ensuring diverse perspectives. It operates under strict confidentiality and due process rules, focusing on the patient's best interest and avoiding bias. The committee's decisions are documented and reported annually to the Office of Health Care Quality. The bill also mandates training for committee members on bioethics, informed consent, and other relevant principles.