HB235 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Health Department, Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State Advisory Council and program established, appointed by State Health Officer, advisory capacity to department

Description

This bill would establish within the State Health Department a State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life. The council would be appointed by the State Health Officer to be composed of interdisciplinary health care professionals and other persons having experience with palliative care. The council would consult with the department on the delivery of palliative care in this state. In addition, the bill would provide for the department to establish a palliative care education program.

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Subjects

Health