PRINTER'S NO. 1345
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
238
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY M. QUINN, BAKER, BIZZARRO, BULLOCK, CALTAGIRONE,
CORR, D. COSTA, DAVIS, DiGIROLAMO, HENNESSEY, MILLARD, MURT,
NEILSON, PICKETT, READSHAW, ROZZI, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER,
TOOHIL, WATSON AND WHEELAND, APRIL 12, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 12, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of April 16 through 22, 2017, as "National
Healthcare Decisions Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Advance directives help individuals indicate the
kind of care they want during a medical crisis or at the end of
their life; and
WHEREAS, Advance directives support individuals and families
in receiving humane, personalized health care by respecting an
individual's wishes and values; and
WHEREAS, The use of advance directives often leads to reduced
health care costs by avoiding unwanted and unnecessary health
care expenses; and
WHEREAS, Advance directive forms are free, legal, readily
available and straightforward; and
WHEREAS, Advance directive forms can be obtained online and
from State health care facilities and faith-based institutions;
and
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WHEREAS, Only a small percentage of Pennsylvanians have an
advance directive; and
WHEREAS, The rate of use of advance directives is lower among
those in minority groups and is now recognized as a minority
health disparity; and
WHEREAS, Educational and public information programs can
increase the rate of use of advance directives; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of April 16 through 22, 2017, as "National Healthcare
Decisions Week" in Pennsylvania.
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