AID IN DYING · CALIFORNIA
Your choices. Thoughtful support.
Clear information. Compassionate guidance. No judgment.
For eligible adults considering medical aid in dying under California’s End of Life Option Act, our experienced clinicians provide clear information, individualized guidance and compassionate support throughout the process.
How We Support You
Guidance for a deeply personal decision.
Considering aid in dying can bring medical, practical and emotional questions. Our role is to help you understand your options, navigate the process and make informed decisions based on your own wishes and values.
Understanding Your Options
Clear information about aid in dying, hospice, palliative care and other choices available to you.
Clinical Guidance
Experienced clinicians who can help you understand medical requirements and what the process may involve.
Honoring Your Wishes
Respect for your preferences, values and right to make your own informed decisions.
Support for Families
Thoughtful guidance for conversations, questions and practical concerns that may arise for the people you love.
Who May Be Eligible
Understanding the basic requirements.
California’s End of Life Option Act establishes specific requirements for medical aid in dying. Eligibility must be determined through the appropriate clinical and legal process.
18 years of age or older
Living with an incurable and irreversible terminal illness
A prognosis that meets the requirements of California law
Able to make informed medical decisions
Making the request voluntarily
Able to self-administer the prescribed medication
Eligibility requirements are established by California law and must be confirmed through the required clinical process.
Your Choice
Exploring an option does not mean choosing it.
Learning about aid in dying is part of understanding your end-of-life choices. Asking questions or beginning the process does not obligate you to proceed. Our role is to provide information and support while respecting your decisions at every step.
Hospice care, palliative care, symptom management and other comfort-focused options can also be discussed with our team.
You can ask questions, consider alternatives and change your mind.
For Patients & Families
Difficult conversations deserve time and care.
Questions about aid in dying can be emotional for patients and the people who love them. Our clinicians approach these conversations with patience and respect, helping families understand the patient’s wishes while providing clear information and thoughtful support.
California End of Life Option Act
Want to understand how the law works?
Learn about eligibility, voluntary participation and the process established under California’s End of Life Option Act.
Explore the End of Life Option ActHERE WHEN YOU NEED US
Let’s talk about what matters to you.
Whether you’re exploring care for yourself or someone you love, our team is here to listen, answer your questions and help you understand your options.
Talk With Our TeamOr call us 24/7: (805) 496-0044