(a) In this Part IX of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advice” means the recommendations of the advisory committee. (c) “Advisory committee” means a patient care advisory committee. (d) “Petitioner” means one of the following individuals who is responsible for making a decision with a medical consequence for a patient: (1) A patient; (2) A physician; […]
(a) Each hospital and each related institution shall establish: (1) An advisory committee as provided in this Part IX of this subtitle; and (2) A written procedure by which the advisory committee shall be convened. (b) An advisory committee at a related institution may function: (1) Solely at that related institution; (2) Jointly with a hospital advisory committee; or (3) Jointly with […]
(a) (1) Each advisory committee shall consist of at least 4 members, including: (i) A physician not directly involved with the care of the patient in question; (ii) A registered nurse not directly involved with the care of the patient in question; (iii) A social worker; and (iv) The chief executive officer or a designee from each hospital and each related […]
(a) 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) 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 […]
(a) On the request of a petitioner, an advisory committee shall give advice concerning the options for medical care and treatment of an individual with a life-threatening condition. (b) (1) The advisory committee shall make a good faith effort to notify a patient, a patient’s immediate family members, a patient’s guardians, and an individual with a power of […]
