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Medical Patient Rights Act
Health care facilities must permit at least one visitor for each patient in the event of a public health emergency
October
2022
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
This Act amends the Medical Patient Rights Act by requiring health care facilities to permit at least one visitor for each patient in the event the governor declares a public health emergency or disaster, not including a visiting clergy member.
Medical Patient Rights Act amended to give women more rights during pregnancy and childbirth
March
2020
Illinois Law Update
, Page 20
The General Assembly amended the Medical Patient Rights Act to expand women’s rights during pregnancy and childbirth.
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