Amarillo, Texas - A Texas Senator wants to provide clarification when it comes to treating severely ill patients.
Texas' Advanced Directive's Act allows a health care facility to discontinue life-sustaining treatment ten days after giving written notice, if the continuation of treatment is considered pointless by physicians.
Senator Robert Deuell's bill sets out a longer timeline for notifications and an appeals process for families of terminally ill patients who disagree with the patient or the doctor's wishes for treatment.
Deuell's bill would allow 14 days instead of the current ten.
If the question goes before an ethics committee, current law provides 48 hours of notice before the meeting would be held.
Deuell's bill would require one week's notice, and would grant the family a patient liaison to guide them through the process.
The Senator proposed similar legislation in 2009, and it passed in the Senate but was delayed in the House and never voted on.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:16 GMT
DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma. The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
7News is continuing our coverage of schools in our area, particularly those that have upgraded their buildings with safety in mind.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:08 GMT
COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
Comanche Superintendent Terry Davidson is taking a drastic measure to help his school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:28 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges." It's all
Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges."
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:40:32 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.United in Christ Discipleship, Int. (UICDI) is being recognized by the American
A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:22:34 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. Oklahoma City Police Department
Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.
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After over a century of being banned, gay youth are now allowed to be a part of the Boy Scouts. But gay adult leaders and parents are still not permitted to participate.
After over a century of being banned, gay youth are now allowed to be a part of the Boy Scouts. But gay adult leaders and parents are still not permitted to participate.
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