The End-of-Life Option Act (the “Act”) allows terminally ill, mentally capable California residents that are adults (18 years or older) with a prognosis of six (6) months or less the option to request medication from a medical or osteopathic physician that they can choose to self-ingest to shorten their dying process and bring about a peaceful death. Takara Hospice reaffirms a basic element of the hospice philosophy that states that because dying is a natural process, hospice neither seeks to hasten nor postpone death. Takara Hospice acknowledges that there may be hospice patients who will wish to avail themselves of their legal right to pursue medical aid-in-dying as their end-of-life option and Takara Hospice will support these patients and their families.  As is customary, Takara Hospice will explore and evaluate our patient’s statements related to all end-of-life options, including medical aid-in-dying if they arise during intake and/or routine visits.  If a patient or family members make an inquiry about seeking medication for medical aid in-dying, Takara Hospice will respond to inquiries or requests for information and refer them to their primary care physician, the California Department of Public Health, Compassion & Choices, and/or End of Life Choices California.  Please see below for more information and educational purposes or call us at (760) 932-4887 for guidance.  

California Department of Public Health – End of Life Option Act:  RAB End of Life Option Act

Compassion & Choices – California:California – Compassion & Choices

End of Life Choices California:  Welcome to End of Life Choices California – EOLCCA