Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-12-201. Legislative findings--purpose

(a) individuals who are experiencing complex, chronic health issues that affect their quality of life should be offered palliative care as a treatment option;

(b) palliative care is appropriate at any age and any stage of a disease and can be provided in conjunction with curative treatments; and

(c) palliative care includes but is not limited to discussions of an individual's treatment goals and options, including, when appropriate, discussion of comprehensive pain and symptom management and of hospice care.