Florida Statute 400.6005 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH

Chapter 400
NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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F.S. 400.6005

400.6005 Legislative findings and intent.—The Legislature finds that terminally ill individuals and their families, who are no longer pursuing curative medical treatment, should have the opportunity to select a support system that permits the patient to exercise maximum independence and dignity during the final days of life. The Legislature finds that hospice care provides a cost-effective and less intrusive form of medical care while meeting the social, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families. The intent of this part is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic standards to ensure the safe and adequate care of persons receiving hospice services.

History.—s. 1, ch. 93-179.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 400.6005

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 400.6005.

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Cases Citing Statute 400.6005

Total Results: 1

MHS v. Halifax Hospice

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-02-26

Citation: 689 So. 2d 373

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