Beneficial Hospice and Palliative Care
MEDICAL AID IN DYING
CALIFORNIA END OF LIFE OPTION ACT (EOLOA)
The California End of Life Option Act (EOLOA) permits terminally ill adults to peacefully end their lives using aid-in-dying medication. This compassionate choice is available to California residents who request the drug from their doctor. Opting for this end-of-life option is voluntary for patients and physicians, ensuring a dignified decision-making process. Individuals who choose this path do not meet the definition of suicide when complying with the law’s guidelines. Physicians prescribing aid-in-dying medication are legally protected if they adhere to the law’s requirements.
THE END OF LIFE OPTION ACT AT BENEFICIAL HOSPICE
Our expert team offers advanced disease care and innovative practices, focusing on personalized patient-centered approaches. At Beneficial Hospice, our compassionate team provides tailored care every step of the way, adapting best practice plans as needed for improved quality of life. Through meaningful conversations, we collaborate with you, your caregivers, and loved ones to optimize care in this final phase.
CUSTOMIZED AND COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE
Patients facing terminal conditions may opt for the End of Life Option Act (EOLOA) to have control over their final days. The Act allows a physician to prescribe aid-in-dying medication to eligible patients experiencing overwhelming symptoms or pain. At Beneficial Hospice, our process involves consultations with a dedicated clinical consultant to address patient requests and ensure comprehensive support. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best end-of-life care experience.
WHO CAN USE THE EOLOA VIA BENEFICIAL HOSPICE?
TO RECEIVE THE AID-IN-DYING DRUG, A PERSON MUST:
Steps in the EOLOA Process*
The process of EOLOA, or End-of-Life Options Act, involves important milestones that you and our hospice doctor must meet. You have the freedom to change your decision at any point. Here’s a summary of the key steps to guide you:
- Request the aid-in-dying medication from our Hospice doctor on two separate occasions, with a 48-hour gap, and submit a third request on a specific form.
- The Hospice doctor initiates the process to ensure your eligibility for EOLOA.
- A Beneficial Hospice clinical consultant will be assigned to assist you and your representatives throughout.
- The Hospice doctor educates you on all end-of-life choices, prompting discussions with your family.
- Medical examination by the Hospice doctor confirms your terminal illness and assesses your mental capacity for the decision.
- Detailed guidance on the medication administration and clarification of doubts by the Hospice doctor.
- The Hospice doctor writes a prescription for the aid-in-dying drug, with a consent form signed for pharmacy processing.
- Collection of the medication by you, a caregiver, or a loved one from the pharmacy.
- Ingestion of the aid-in-dying drug as per instructions, in a private setting with a companion present.
- Please note these are general guidelines only. Please contact us for a detailed consultation.
THIS PAGE ONLY PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE EOLOA.
TO FIND DETAILED INFORMATION, VISIT THESE PAGES:
- BENEFICIAL HOSPICE End of Life Option Act Resources & Materials (COMING SOON)
- BENEFICIAL HOSPICE EOLOA Frequently Asked Questions (COMING SOON)