Ohio Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act allows terminally ill adults to request aid-in-dying medication.

The Ohio Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act allows individuals with terminal conditions to request a prescription for aid-in-dying medication. To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, have a terminal condition with a prognosis of six months or less, and be mentally competent. The act outlines procedures for physicians, including consultations with a second physician and a mental health professional. It also specifies the form and content of requests and the information physicians must document.

Ohio Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act allows terminally ill adults to request aid-in-dying medication.

The Ohio Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act allows individuals with terminal conditions to request a prescription for aid-in-dying medication. To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, have a terminal condition with a prognosis of six months or less, and be mentally competent. The act outlines procedures for physicians, including consultations with a second physician and a mental health professional. It also specifies the form and content of requests and the information physicians must document.