Sec. 12. Consultation with the Care Planning Advisory Board
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consult with the Care Planning Advisory Board established under section 6 in order to ensure that every activity carried out under the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act will help individuals to— receive education and care that is free from discrimination based on advanced age, disability status, or presence of advanced illness; develop plans and receive care that is consistent with each individual’s goals, values and preferences; and receive an explanation of a range of perspectives on approaches for treating advanced illness, including disease modifying options, palliative care that supports individuals from the onset of advanced illness and can be provided at the same time as all other care types, and hospice care.