PALLIATIVE CARE ACT

Summary

The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Act directs the Illinois Department of Public Health to adopt rules establishing minimum standards for non‑hospital palliative care services for adults with serious illnesses. It applies to community‑based providers and mandates services such as comprehensive assessments, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and patient/family education, aiming to improve quality of life for patients and caregivers.

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