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SB 1077 Notification of family member in commitment process; disclosure of certain information of patient.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Notification of family member of person involved in commitment process. Authorizes disclosure to a family member or personal representative of a person who is involved in the commitment process of information that is directly relevant to such person's involvement with the individual's health care, which may include the individual's location and general condition.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Notification of family member of person involved in commitment process. Authorizes disclosure of information to a family member or personal representative of a person involved in the commitment process, of information that is directly relevant to such person's involvement with the patient's care, including the patient's location and general condition.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Notification of family member of person involved in commitment process. Authorizes disclosure of information regarding a patient's location and general condition to a family member or personal representative of the person.