Virginia HB886 establishes medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients, detailing procedures and protections.
Virginia HB886 creates a framework for medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients. It allows attending health care providers to prescribe self-administered controlled substances to eligible patients. The bill outlines the process, including patient eligibility, informed consent, and witness requirements. It also mandates the Board of Medicine to adopt regulations for the process and requires annual statistical reports. The bill prohibits coercion and provides immunity for health care providers acting in good faith.
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