Allows attending physicians to waive waiting periods for end-of-life medication for qualified patients in Maine.
This bill amends the Maine Death with Dignity Act to allow attending physicians to waive a portion or all of the waiting period for qualified patients seeking end-of-life medication. The waiver is based on the attending physician's medical opinion and the patient's condition, ensuring it is in the patient's best interest. The bill also updates documentation requirements for physicians, including notes on the medication prescribed and the steps taken to meet the Act's requirements.
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