Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 5-615.1

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 5-615.1 - Electronic advance directives - Duties of Department; outreach

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.

Md. Code, HG § 5-615.1

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 510,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.