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Palliative Care Information Act effective February 9, 2011

Posted by The NPA Mohawk Valley Chapter on
Utica, NY
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The NPA Mohawk Valley Chapter

As of February 9, 2011, under Chapter 331 of the Laws of 2010 (commonly known
as the Palliative Care Information Act), physicians and nurse practitioners
are required to offer to provide terminally-ill patients with information and
counseling concerning palliative care and end-of-life options. The attached
letter provides a brief summary of the law.