Massachusetts End of Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients to request medication for a peaceful death.

The Massachusetts End of Life Options Act permits terminally ill patients to request medication from their attending physician for a peaceful death. Patients must be mentally capable adults, residents of Massachusetts, and diagnosed with a terminal illness expected to cause death within six months. The act outlines procedures for making and rescinding requests, including counseling by a licensed mental health care professional and witness attestations.

Massachusetts End of Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients to request medication for a peaceful death.

The Massachusetts End of Life Options Act permits terminally ill patients to request medication from their attending physician for a peaceful death. Patients must be mentally capable adults, residents of Massachusetts, and diagnosed with a terminal illness expected to cause death within six months. The act outlines procedures for making and rescinding requests, including counseling by a licensed mental health care professional and witness attestations.