End of Life
End of Life Option Act
At Lake Circle of Care, we envision a community where all members can live and die with dignity.
We value quality of life and honor the choices of individuals and families at all stages of life.
We acknowledge that there are hospice patients who may wish to avail themselves of their legal right under the End of Life Option Act by requesting a prescription from their physician that will end their life. We are committed to educating and supporting any patient who inquires about and/or chooses this option.
Our teams are knowledgeable about the End of Life Option Act process and can guide you along the way. When you inquire about this option, you will be met with care and kindness, not judgment. We will ensure you have the information you need to fully consider this option.
From the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California:
In order to receive medical aid-in-dying drugs in California, a person must:
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Be an adult (18 years old or older)
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Be a California resident (no timespan required)
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Have a diagnosis from the attending physician of an incurable and irreversible disease that will, within reasonable medical judgement, result in death within six months
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Be able to make medical decisions for themselves as determined by two physicians
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Make voluntary requests (two oral, one written) for a prescription for an aid-in-dying drugs without influence from others
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Be able to self-administer the aid-in-dying drug (by ingestion: either by mouth, or through PEG or rectal tube) attending stician, ical anoid made on that of the batiente solely a podier or at they tin atto the health care directive, a conservator, healthcare agent, surrogate, or any other legally recognized health care decision maker.