2016 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions
Part IX - Patient Care Advisory Committees
§ 19-373. Additional duties and responsibilities of advisory committee
(a) Advice in cases involving life-threatening conditions. -- In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, and on the request of a petitioner, the advisory committee shall offer advice in cases involving individuals with life-threatening conditions.
(b) Medical decision-making; withholding of medical treatment. -- In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, the advisory committee may:
(1) Educate represented hospital and related institution personnel, patients, and patients' families concerning medical decision-making; and
(2) Review and recommend institutional policies and guidelines concerning the withholding of medical treatment.
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