Patients' bill of rights passes first US hurdle

Against a Federal Patients' Bill of Rights

Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

California's assembly passes physician assisted dying bill.

California looks set to permit physician assisted dying next year after its state assembly passed the End of Life Option Act by 43 votes to 34 on 9 September. The legislation is closely modeled on the Oregon law that has permitted terminally ill patients to end their life in that state since 1997. Only patients who file two written requests and have less than six months to live can avail themse...

[The patient's Bill of Rights].

1. Be treated with courtesy and respect. 2. Be informed of the fee schedule and appointments. 3. Have appointment time reasonably observed. 4. Have a thorough examination and assessment of oral health needs. 5. Be informed of dental treatment necessary to attain optimal oral health and wellness. 6. Receive accurate and current information regarding oral health status. 7. Expect high quality car...

A bill of rights, or a bill of goods?

In response to the rise in construction defect litigation and the resulting increase in the cost of insurance contractors are required to carry, the Washington Legislature passed RCW 64.50.005 et seq., which became effective June 13, 2002. The statute (referred to by some as a “bill of rights” for contractors) requires that homeowners and condominium homeowners’ associations (collectively “home...