VA · va-other · Published 2020-05-27 · Effective 2020-05-27 · 85 FR 31690
Document
Document number
2020-10264
Federal Register citation
85 FR 31690
CFR reference
38 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2020-05-27
Effective date
2020-05-27
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulation regarding informed consent and advance directives. We amend the regulation by reorganizing it and amending language where necessary to enhance clarity. In addition, we amend the regulation to facilitate the informed consent process, the ability to communicate with patients or surrogates through available modalities of communication, and the execution and witness requirements for a VA Advance Directive.