1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; modifying the definition of palliative care;amending Minnesota 
1.3 	Statutes 2020, section 144A.75, subdivision 12.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 144A.75, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subd. 12.Palliative care. "Palliative care" means the total active care of patients whose 
1.7 	disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Control of pain, of other symptoms, and of 
1.8 	psychological, social, and spiritual problems is paramount specialized medical care for 
1.9 	people living with a serious illness or life-limiting condition. This type of care is focused 
1.10 	on reducing the pain, symptoms, and stress of a serious illness or condition. Palliative care 
1.11 	is a team-based approach to care, providing essential support at any age or stage of a serious 
1.12 	illness or condition, and is often provided together with curative treatment. The goal of 
1.13 	palliative care is the achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families
1.14 	to improve quality of life for both the patient and the patient's family or care partner.