New York bill S00138 proposes the Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing terminally ill patients to request medication for medical aid in dying.

New York bill S00138, known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, amends the public health law to allow terminally ill patients to request and obtain medication for medical aid in dying. The bill outlines specific procedures, including the requirement for a patient to make an oral and written request to their attending physician. It mandates that patients must be informed of their medical diagnosis, prognosis, potential risks, and alternatives.

New York bill S00138 proposes the Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing terminally ill patients to request medication for medical aid in dying.

New York bill S00138, known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, amends the public health law to allow terminally ill patients to request and obtain medication for medical aid in dying. The bill outlines specific procedures, including the requirement for a patient to make an oral and written request to their attending physician. It mandates that patients must be informed of their medical diagnosis, prognosis, potential risks, and alternatives.