Maryland Laws Enhance Safety for IPV Patients
The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence was pleased to support efforts to enhance safeguards for intimate partner violence survivors. See below for laws regarding:
- Expanded Protection with Health Care Powers of Attorney Advance Directives and Surrogate Decision Making – Disqualified Individuals
- Safer Communication through Health Insurance Carriers Communications Between Carriers and Enrollees – Conformity with HIPAA
- Sample Request for Safe Communication Form
- Legislation Authorizing a Petitioner to Electronically File a Petition for a Temporary Protective Order While at the Hospital
