What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2621.
Patient's right to contact with pets in hospices
The bill grants patients in inpatient hospices and palliative care units the right to have contact with their pets. The facility manager can restrict this right only in cases of epidemic threat, patient safety, or organizational limitations. The new regulations will take effect 3 months after publication.
Key points
Patients in hospices and palliative care wards gain the right to visits from their dog, cat, or other pet.
The hospital director or a doctor can only ban a pet visit in exceptional cases: epidemic, health risk to other patients, or lack of space.
The law comes into force 3 months after publication to allow facilities to prepare.
Status:
Introduced
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