Illinois End-of-Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients to request aid-in-dying medication.
The Illinois End-of-Life Options Act permits qualified patients with terminal diseases to request a prescription for medication to end their life peacefully. The act outlines procedures for patient requests, physician responsibilities, and protections for health care professionals. It mandates that only patients with mental capacity and a terminal prognosis can make such requests. The act also includes provisions for reporting, safe disposal of unused medication, and the effect on insurance policies and death certificates.
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