Md. Code, Health - General § 5-615.1
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§5–615.
Official statutory text
§5–615.1.
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.
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.
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