Indiana HB1011 allows terminally ill patients to request medication for self-administered death.
Indiana HB1011 establishes a process for terminally ill patients to request medication for self-administered death. The bill specifies that patients must be at least 18 years old, Indiana residents, and diagnosed with a terminal illness by their attending provider. A consulting provider must confirm the diagnosis and the patient's capability to make an informed decision. Patients must make both an oral and written request, witnessed by two individuals. The attending provider must verify the patient's decision and offer a chance to rescind the request.
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