Title 4 — Public Care Systems.
24 chapters · 633 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 4-1101 Definition
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term “terminal condition” means an incurable condition caused by injury, disease, or illness, which, regardless of the application of life-sustaining procedures, would, within reasonable medical judgment, produce death within 6 months or less…
D.C. Code § 4-1102 D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program; established
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(a) There is established a hospice program to be administered by the D.C. General Hospital. The purpose of this program shall be to: (1) Provide care and support for the patients who have a terminal condition; (2) Educate consumers and providers regarding the benefits of hospice …
D.C. Code § 4-1103 Appropriations
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There is authorized to be appropriated funds necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 4-1104 Rules
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Within 120 days of March 16, 1989, the D.C. General Hospital Commission shall, pursuant to § 44-1920 [repealed], issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturda…
D.C. Code § 4-1105 Report
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The D.C. General Hospital Commission shall report, on an annual basis beginning December 31, 1989, to the Council of the District of Columbia regarding the development of the program and the number of patients served.