Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-373
Duties of advisory committee
Effective Jul 1, 1990Added by Acts 1986, c. 749, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 545, § 1, eff. July 1, 1990.State of Maryland
- (a) In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, and on the request of a petitioner, the advisory committee shall offer advice in cases involving individuals with life-threatening conditions.
(b) In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, the advisory committee may:
- (1) Educate represented hospital and related institution personnel, patients, and patients' families concerning medical decision-making; and
- (2) Review and recommend institutional policies and guidelines concerning the withholding of medical treatment.
Added by Acts 1986, c. 749, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 545, § 1, eff. July 1, 1990.