Source: The Signal
Date: 04/16/2026 4:50am

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Dr. Gene Dorio Honors Rick Patterson’s Legacy of Protecting Vulnerable Seniors
In a letter to the editor, Dr. Gene Dorio honors the late Rick Patterson for his advocacy on behalf of vulnerable residents, particularly seniors. Dorio credits Patterson with helping expose a legal loophole that could have allowed hospitals to withdraw life-sustaining treatment from patients without advance directives, prompting the passage of Assembly Bill 2338 in 2022 to close the gap. Patterson is remembered for his lasting impact on the Santa Clarita community.

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