Establishes the process for terminally ill patients to legally end their life using prescribed medications.
The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act creates a legal framework for terminally ill patients in Rhode Island to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician. The act outlines specific requirements for physicians, including confirming the patient's terminal condition, capability, and informed decision. It also mandates that physicians inform patients of all feasible end-of-life services and potential risks.
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