Vermont’s Medical Aid In Dying Requirements:

Under Vermont’s Medical Aid in Dying law, both residents and non-residents may request, receive, and self-administer a prescription that will bring about their death peacefully.

The law requires several steps (All steps must occur within Vermont, and both physicians must be licensed in Vermont):

Two verbal requests to a Vermont-licensed prescribing physician, at least 15 days apart
One written request
A consulting physician visit for confirmation

To qualify, a person must:

Have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less
Be mentally competent and able to make informed, voluntary healthcare decisions
Be 18 years or older
Be able to self-ingest the prescribed medication

MAID Services and Support:

There are many practical and emotional challenges involved in accessing Medical Aid in Dying. My partner and I help clients and families with:

* Understanding the law and eligibility requirements

* Finding Vermont-licensed physicians and caregivers

* Scheduling and organizing medical appointments

* Managing medical records and paperwork

* Coordinating hospice enrollment and transferring care (for out-of-state clients)

* Planning for travel, lodging, and the ingestion day

* Working with pharmacists to obtain the prescription

* Arranging after-death care

* Providing emotional and practical support throughout the process

* Emotional Support

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