Survival Coalition, Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Statement on passage of AB 598: Bill lets hospital pick a decision maker, puts patient’s rights at risk

Today the state Assembly passed AB 598, which lets hospitals pick a decision-maker based on a list set in statute (called a Patient’s Representative) if a patient does not have a Power of Attorney for Health care and becomes unable to make medical decisions. AB 598 bill has been amended three times, including the introduction of sub-amendments on the same day the bill was scheduled for a floor vot...