as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/03/2022 06:42pm
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Introduction | Posted on 02/03/2022 |
A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying the definition of palliative care; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2020, section 144A.75, subdivision 12.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 144A.75, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
"Palliative care" means deleted text begin the total active care of patients whose
disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Control of pain, of other symptoms, and of
psychological, social, and spiritual problems is paramountdeleted text end new text begin specialized medical care for
people living with a serious illness or life-limiting conditionnew text end . new text begin This type of care is focused
on reducing the pain, symptoms, and stress of a serious illness or condition. Palliative care
is a team-based approach to care, providing essential support at any age or stage of a serious
illness or condition, and is often provided together with curative treatment. new text end The goal of
palliative care is deleted text begin the achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their familiesdeleted text end new text begin
to improve quality of life for both the patient and the patient's family or care partnernew text end .