(1) The legislature finds that:
- (a) individuals who are experiencing complex, chronic health issues that affect their quality of life should be offered palliative care as a treatment option;
- (b) palliative care is appropriate at any age and any stage of a disease and can be provided in conjunction with curative treatments; and
- (c) palliative care includes but is not limited to discussions of an individual's treatment goals and options, including, when appropriate, discussion of comprehensive pain and symptom management and of hospice care.
- (2) It is the purpose of this part to ensure that individuals who could benefit from palliative care are made aware of their options through a consumer education program and an informed workforce trained in the benefits of palliative care.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 2017.