Illinois End-of-Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients to request aid-in-dying medication.
The Illinois End-of-Life Options Act permits terminally ill patients to request a prescription for medication to end their life peacefully. The Act outlines procedures for making such requests, including written and oral confirmations, and requires two physicians to confirm the patient's diagnosis, mental capacity, and voluntary decision. It prohibits coercion, mandates safe disposal of unused medication, and ensures that health care professionals and entities are not penalized for complying with the Act.
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