New York S06686 mandates hospitals to inform patients or their health care agents about policies that may refuse to follow directives in health care.

New York S06686 amends the public health law to require hospitals to notify patients or their health care agents about any policies that might refuse to follow directives in health care proxies that are contrary to the hospital's operating principles. This notification must occur before or upon admission, with an explanation provided if the information is given later. The explanation must be documented in the patient's medical record. The bill aims to ensure transparency and informed decision-making for patients and their families regarding health care directives and hospital policies.

New York S06686 mandates hospitals to inform patients or their health care agents about policies that may refuse to follow directives in health care.

New York S06686 amends the public health law to require hospitals to notify patients or their health care agents about any policies that might refuse to follow directives in health care proxies that are contrary to the hospital's operating principles. This notification must occur before or upon admission, with an explanation provided if the information is given later. The explanation must be documented in the patient's medical record. The bill aims to ensure transparency and informed decision-making for patients and their families regarding health care directives and hospital policies.