Ch. 545 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(ii) Ethical advisors or clergy.

(3) As part of the advisory committee's deliberations, the advisory
committee, in appropriate cases, shall consult:

(i) All members of the patient's treatment team;
(ii) The patient; and
(iii) The patient's family,
(b) The petitioner may be accompanied by any persons the petitioner desires.

19-373.

(a) In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, and on the request of a
petitioner, the advisory committee shall offer advice in cases involving individuals with
life-threatening conditions.

(b) In addition to any other duties or responsibilities, the advisory committee
may:

(1) Educate REPRESENTED hospital AND RELATED INSTITUTION
personnel, patients, and patients' families concerning medical decision-making; and

(2) Review and recommend institutional policies and guidelines
concerning the withholding of medical treatment.

19-374.

(a) On the request of a petitioner, an advisory committee shall give advice
concerning the options for medical care and treatment of an individual with a
life-threatening condition.

(b) (1) The advisory committee shall make a good faith effort to notify a
patient, a patient's immediate family members, a patient's guardians, and an individual
with a power of attorney to make a decision with a medical consequence for a patient,
of the individual's right:

(i) To be a petitioner;

(ii) To meet with the advisory committee concerning the options for
medical care and treatment; and

(iii) To receive an explanation of the basis of the advisory committee's
advice.

(2) Any information or document that indicates the wishes of the patient
shall take precedence in the deliberations of the advisory committee.

(c) An advisory committee or a member of an advisory committee who gives
advice in good faith may not be held liable in court for the advice given.

(D) A PERSON THAT ASSISTS ONE OR MORE HOSPITALS OR

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