House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ AND CURRIE. Short description: CNTRLLD SBSTNCS-PALLIATVE CARE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that, of the 9 members on the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board, one shall be a physician licensed to practice in Illinois who has expertise in palliative care. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, with regard to a prescription for a controlled substance issued for the purpose of palliative care: (i) the prescription shall be written on a single form, rather than an official prescription blank, which shall be given to the patient, (ii) the pharmacist who fills the prescription shall keep a copy of the prescription for 5 years and shall submit a copy to the Department of Human Services, and (iii) no report that may otherwise be required by law to be made with regard to a prescription for a high dosage of pain medication is required to be made. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status