Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a patient's pregnancy status from changing their designated advocate's right to make decisions on their behalf regarding life-sustaining treatments in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Amends previous provisions related to a patient advocate’s rights in Michigan (Sec. 5507).

• Authorizes patient advocate designations to include a statement on which life-sustaining treatments a patient would desire or not desire if they are pregnant at the time their advocate is making decisions on their behalf (Sec. 5507). 

• Specifies that the patient’s pregnancy status does not change or limit a designated advocate’s rights to make certain medical decisions (Sec. 5507). 

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