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.
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