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2017 SESSION

17101699D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1675
Offered January 11, 2017
Prefiled January 5, 2017
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-23.2, relating to palliative care information and resources.
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Patrons-- Bulova, Filler-Corn, Bell, John J., Hayes, Peace and Sullivan
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-23.2 as follows:

§ 32.1-23.2. Palliative care information and resources.

The Department shall make information about and resources on palliative care available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities on its website. Such information shall include information about the delivery of palliative care in the home and in primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; best practices for the delivery of palliative care; consumer education materials and referral information for palliative care; and continuing education opportunities for health care providers.