Bill Text: VA SB974 | 2017 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Palliative care information and resources.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-13 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0471) [SB974 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-SB974-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. §1. That the Department of Health shall make information about and resources on palliative care available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities on its website. Such information shall include information about the delivery of palliative care in the home and in primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; best practices for the delivery of palliative care; consumer education materials and referral information for palliative care; and continuing education opportunities for health care providers.
