§ 5-615.1

Maryland § 5-615.1

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 5

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The Department shall:

(1) Encourage the use of electronic advance directives;

(2) Carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of electronic advance directives; and

(3) Encourage the following persons and entities to engage in outreach efforts regarding electronic advance directives:

(i) The Maryland Department of Aging;

(ii) County ombudspersons;

(iii) Local health departments;

(iv) Senior living facilities;

(v) Academic institutions;

(vi) Religious organizations;

(vii) Hospitals; and

(viii) Other similar persons or entities.