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חוק זכויות החולה (תיקון מס' 16), התשפ"ד-2024
Government bill · Published 17 Jan 2024
- 1Tabled
- 2Reading 118 Dec 2023
- 3Committee
- 4Readings 2-315 Jan 2024
- 5Published17 Jan 2024
How it affects you
An adult patient unable to understand medical matters can receive urgent treatment without a power of attorney or guardian, through a temporary decision-maker. A spouse, adult child, parent or sibling can make medical decisions for six months, including decisions about additional treatment.
Who gains
- Patients’ family members Can make medical decisions for six months Section 14א(ג)
- Adult patients Can also receive additional medical treatment through the decision-maker Section 14א(ד)(2)
Who pays
- Medical social workers Must document the approval and supporting documents Section 14ג(א)
Under the table
Few hands
Only 7 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
How they voted
| Vote | Count |
|---|---|
| For | 7 |
| Against | 0 |
| Abstained | 0 |
| Did not vote | 113 |
Who was in the room
ועדת הבריאות
4 committee meetings on this law
Invited most often
- משרד המשפטים12
- משרד הבריאות9
- מכבי שירותי בריאות5
- האפוטרופוס הכללי3
- הסיוע המשפטי3
- ההסתדרות הרפואית3
- משרד הרווחה והביטחון החברתי2
- קופת חולים מאוחדת2
4 committee meetings
- 2 Jan 2024ועדת הבריאות
- 9 Jan 2024ועדת הבריאות
- 14 Jan 2024ועדת הבריאות
- 15 Jan 2024ועדת הכנסת