Signed by Governor Matt Meyer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes terminally ill individuals the right to self administer end of life medication in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to health care and end-of-life services for terminally ill individuals (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this act lessens requirements for informed consent requirements (Sec. 1). 

• Requires attending physicians or attending ARPN to provide information to patients regarding their terminal illness, all treatment options, and all alternative measures (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies the requirements for who can decide on ending one’s life via medical assistance (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes a patient who is receiving end-of-life care to receive medication to end one's life humanely after two oral requests (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that a written request may also be made (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes terminally ill individuals the right to self administer end of life medication in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to health care and end-of-life services for terminally ill individuals (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this act lessens requirements for informed consent requirements (Sec. 1). 

• Requires attending physicians or attending ARPN to provide information to patients regarding their terminal illness, all treatment options, and all alternative measures (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies the requirements for who can decide on ending one’s life via medical assistance (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes a patient who is receiving end-of-life care to receive medication to end one's life humanely after two oral requests (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that a written request may also be made (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text