Patient Choice & Control at End of Life | Vermont Department of Health
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Patient Choice & Control at End of Life
End of Life Decisions
Patient Choice & Control at End of Life
Private Property Burials
Individuals with a terminal disease have the option to be prescribed a dose of medication to hasten the end of their life. This option requires the participation of a Vermont physician. Physicians and patients must adhere to a process that provides immunity for both patients and health care providers who wish to take steps under the law.
No patient, physician or pharmacist may be required to participate in activities under the statute. Every step must be voluntary.
Report to the Vermont Legislature Concerning Patient Choice at the End of Life (January 15, 2018)
Report to the Vermont Legislature Concerning Patient Choice at the End of Life (January 15, 2020)
Report to the Vermont Legislature Concerning Patient Choice at the End of Life (January 15, 2022)
Forms for Patients and Physicians
The forms for Patient Choice and Control at End of Life are provided to assist patients and physicians in undertaking the mandatory reporting requirements. Use of these forms is not mandatory.
Patient Request for Medication Form
Physician Reporting Form
Consulting Physician Reporting Form
Prescribing Physician Follow up Form
More Resources and Information
Vermont Law
18 V.S.A. Chapter 113 - Patient Choice at End of Life
(While the Vermont Statutes Online is being updated to reflect the most recent changes to the law, see
Act 10 (2023)
).
Vermont Rules
Rule Governing Compliance with Patient Choice at End of Life
Safe Disposal of Unused Medication
More End of Life Resources
Medical Aid in Dying Resources from Patient Choices Vermont (PCV)
Medical Aid in Dying Resources from Vermont Ethics Network
Planning for End-of-Life Care Decisions - National Institute on Aging
End of Life Issues - National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus
Reporting
From July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, there were 85 total reportable events to the Department.
Full Report
Topics:
Death with Dignity
End of Life Concerns
November 5, 2025