5562-S AMS BENT BUCK 533

SSB 5562 - S AMD 160

By Senator Benton

NOT CONSIDERED

    On page 1, line 13, after "statewide." insert "Once signed by the patient and health care professional, the medical order form is valid for up to one year.  The expiration date must be clearly indicated on the medical order form.  The medical order form may not be renewed, but a patient may sign a new medical order form in accordance with this section."

EFFECT:   POLST forms are valid for up to one year.  The expiration date of the form must be clearly indicated on the POLST form.  POLST forms may not be renewed, but a patient may sign a new medical order form. 

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