Extends provisions for medical aid in dying in New York, including requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities.
New York S08835 amends the public health law to extend provisions for medical aid in dying. It includes requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities, such as ensuring interpreters are impartial and not related to the patient. The bill also extends the initial effectiveness of certain provisions relating to medical aid in dying.
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