Washington Death with Dignity Act

The Washington Death with Dignity Act allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to request and receive prescribed medications to voluntarily end their life. Patients must make multiple informed, voluntary decisions, and the process includes assessments by healthcare providers to confirm their condition and mental competence. It aims to provide compassionate options for those facing unbearable suffering, ensuring safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals. The law emphasizes autonomy, dignity, and informed choice, and patients are not required to take the medication if they change their mind.