California End of Life Option Act

The California End of Life Option Act allows terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request prescribed medication to peacefully end their life. Patients must meet specific criteria, including mental competence and voluntary decision-making, and undergo procedures like multiple requests and waiting periods. The law aims to respect individual autonomy and reduce suffering, ensuring the process is carefully regulated with oversight from medical professionals. It does not mandate physicians to provide such assistance, but grants qualified patients the right to choose their end-of-life care in a manner consistent with their wishes.