Pennsylvania SB570 establishes the End of Life Options Act, allowing qualified patients with terminal illnesses to request end-of-life medication.
Pennsylvania SB570, the End of Life Options Act, allows patients with terminal illnesses to request end-of-life medication. To qualify, patients must have a terminal illness confirmed by two providers and be deemed capable of making an informed decision. The act outlines procedures for making a request, including waiting periods and the need for two oral requests and one written request. It also mandates that patients inform their next of kin or significant others about their decision.
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