US HR771 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on August 2 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-08-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care. Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes. Encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of both being humanistic and compassionate and providing technical expertise.

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Title

Expressing support for the designation of February 14th as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care to promote national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of patients and families.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-08-03HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2012-08-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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