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2021 Maryland Statutes
Health - General
Title 5 - Death
Subtitle 6 - Health Care Decisions Act
Part I - Advance Directives
Section 5-615.1 - Electronic Advance Directives -- Duties of Department; Outreach
Universal Citation: MD. Health - General Code Ann. § 5-615.1 (2021)
The Department shall:
(1) Encourage the use of electronic advance directives;
(2) Carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of electronic advance directives; and
(3) Encourage the following persons and entities to engage in outreach efforts regarding electronic advance directives:
(i) The Maryland Department of Aging;
(ii) County ombudspersons;
(iii) Local health departments;
(iv) Senior living facilities;
(v) Academic institutions;
(vi) Religious organizations;
(vii) Hospitals; and
(viii) Other similar persons or entities.
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