1481-S AMS CANT S4596.2

SHB 1481 - S AMD TO HC COMM AMD (S-4349.4/92)

By Senators Cantu and West

    On page 9, after line 9 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "(4) No nurse, physician, or other health care practitioner may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment if such person objects to so doing.  No person may be discriminated against in employment or professional privileges because of the person's participation or refusal to participate in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment."