Oregon Legislature Authorizes Advance Directive Adoption Committee

Yesterday, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4135, establishing an "Advance Directive Adoption Committee." The bill now goes to Governor Kate Brown.

The 13-member Committee will revise sections of the advance directive form that relate to values, beliefs and health care treatment options. It includes both opportunity for a narrative description of the person’s values, beliefs and health care wishes, as well as a checklist.