Section 19-373 - Additional duties and responsibilities of advisory committee. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-373. Additional duties and responsibilities of advisory committee.
 

(a)  Advice in cases involving life-threatening conditions.- In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, and on the request of a petitioner, the advisory committee shall offer advice in cases involving individuals with life-threatening conditions. 

(b)  Medical decision-making; withholding of medical treatment.- In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, the advisory committee may: 

(1) Educate represented hospital and related institution personnel, patients, and patients' families concerning medical decision-making; and 

(2) Review and recommend institutional policies and guidelines concerning the withholding of medical treatment. 
 

[1986, ch. 749; 1990, ch. 545.]