There is established, within available appropriations, a medical orders for life-sustaining treatment advisory council. The advisory council shall consist of health care providers, public health professionals and consumer advocates and shall make recommendations to the Commissioner of Public Health concerning the requirements prescribed in section 19a-580h. The advisory council shall consist of the following members, who shall be appointed by the commissioner not later than January 1, 2018: (1) A public health practitioner; (2) two physicians, one of whom shall be an emergency department physician; (3) an advanced practice registered nurse; (4) a physician assistant; (5) an emergency medical service provider; (6) two patient advocates, one of whom shall be an advocate for persons with disabilities; (7) a hospital representative; (8) a long-term care facility representative; and (9) any person or a representative from any other organization who, as determined by the commissioner, possesses familiarity with the issues concerning medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. The advisory council shall meet at least annually to be updated on the status of the program and advise the department on matters related to improving the program established pursuant to section 19a-580h.
(P.A. 17-70, S. 2.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being
Chapter 368w - Removal of Life Support Systems and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Section 19a-570. - Definitions.
Section 19a-572. - Failure to execute document creates no presumption re wishes of patient.
Section 19a-574. - Nonapplicability to pregnant patient.
Section 19a-576. - Appointment of health care representative.
Section 19a-577. - Form of document re appointment of health care representative.
Section 19a-579a. - Revocation of living will. Absence of knowledge of revocation.
Section 19a-580. - Notification of certain persons prior to removal of life support system.
Section 19a-580d. - Do not resuscitate orders. Definition. Regulations.
Section 19a-580g. - Validity of advance directives executed in other states or foreign countries.
Section 19a-580h. - Medical orders for life-sustaining treatment program. Regulations.
Section 19a-580i. - Medical orders for life-sustaining treatment advisory council.