Out-of-State Information Regarding Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act

In order to be eligible for Oregon’s Death With Dignity law (DWD), you must come to Oregon for the minimum 15-day process and take the life-ending prescription to die in Oregon.

The following steps must be followed:

Criteria

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Terminally ill, i.e., prognosis of six months until death

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Medical documentation of terminal illness

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Minimum 18 years of age

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Autonomous request made by the person seeking DWD

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Decision-making capacity

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Self-administer prescription to end life in Oregon

Proccess

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Minimum time line of 15 days

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Identify two Oregon-licensed physicians who will be prescribing physician and consulting physician

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Two oral requests (separated by 15 days)

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“Request for Medication” form witnessed and signed by two people as described on the document

Resources

Oregon Statute: Oregon's Death with Dignity Act

Oregon Health Authority: Frequently Asked Questions - Death with Dignity Act - State of Oregon

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