Patient Choice in Managing End of Life Care

The WSMA believes that insurance policies sold in the state of Washington should not be allowed to block a patient's choice regarding health care during the end of life, and that it be consistent with WSMA policy. (Res B-5, A-13)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services