Pennsylvania SB1197 repeals provisions requiring life-sustaining treatment for pregnant women and mandates health care providers inform patients of.

Pennsylvania SB1197 repeals sections of state law that mandated life-sustaining treatment for pregnant women, including nutrition and hydration, unless specific conditions are met. The bill also requires health care providers to inform patients about this repeal. Additionally, it removes the requirement for a physician to perform a pregnancy test unless there is a reason to believe the patient may be pregnant. The bill further mandates that the Department of Health ensure providers have policies to notify patients of these changes.

Pennsylvania SB1197 repeals provisions requiring life-sustaining treatment for pregnant women and mandates health care providers inform patients of.

Pennsylvania SB1197 repeals sections of state law that mandated life-sustaining treatment for pregnant women, including nutrition and hydration, unless specific conditions are met. The bill also requires health care providers to inform patients about this repeal. Additionally, it removes the requirement for a physician to perform a pregnancy test unless there is a reason to believe the patient may be pregnant. The bill further mandates that the Department of Health ensure providers have policies to notify patients of these changes.