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Posted by Thomas K. Duane on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The New York State Senate passed the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) today by a vote of 55-3, empowering family members and others close to the patient to make medical decisions for incapacitated patients.

Health Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Health
Senator Thomas K. Duane, Chair
12 Noon, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Room 123 CAP

The committee will consider the following nominations:
Wellington Y. Liu, MD, Member, Board of Visitors of Helen Hayes Hospital.
Martin C. Wortendyke, Member, Board of Visitors of Helen Hayes Hospital.

Event information

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 12:00 - 13:00

New York State Capitol, Room 123

Room 123 CAP Capitol Hill

Albany, NY

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Location

New York State Capitol, Room 123

Room 123 CAP Capitol Hill

Albany, NY

United States

42° 39' 9.2844" N, 73° 45' 22.4352" W

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Housing Works: Despite Albany Chaos, AIDS Agenda Goes On

Posted by Thomas K. Duane on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

By Diana Scholl

Ithaca Journal: Senate passes health care proxy bill

Posted by Thomas K. Duane on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

BY CARA MATTHEWS •CLMATTHE@GANNETT.COM • FEBRUARY 26, 2010, 6:50 PMALBANY -- Senators approved a bill this week that sets up a legal mechanism for designating a surrogate to act on an incapacitated person's behalf, legislation supporters say is long overdue and will reduce additional stress placed on friends and families during crises.