Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Policy & Framework Explorer

1. Jurisdictional Framework Comparator

Oregon Model (Compact)

Select a benchmark statutory model or customize statutory variables below to observe compliance requirements.

Statutory Baseline

Oral Request Waiting Period

Independent Physician Opinions

Independent Attestation Witnesses

2. Statutory Safeguards & Verification Checklist

5 of 5 Safeguards Verified

Statutory frameworks mandate distinct procedural barriers to ensure patient autonomy, absence of coercion, and complete medical confirmation. Click any safeguard to inspect or update validation status:

Prognosis & Terminal Diagnosis (2 Physicians) Confirmation by attending and consulting physicians that patient has an incurable condition with prognosis of ≤6 months.

Verified Mental Capacity & Informed Decision Determination that the patient is mentally competent to communicate decisions, with psychiatric referral required if judgment is impaired.

Dual Oral Requests & Statutory Waiting Period (15 Days) Separation of initial and confirmation verbal requests by statutory reflection period (waivable only if imminent death is certified).

Signed Written Form with 2 Independent Witnesses Formal written request witnessed by non-heirs who are not healthcare owners or direct facility attendants.

Voluntary Self-Administration & Revocation Right Strict legal requirement that the patient must physically ingest medication independently; request can be rescinded at any moment.

3. Clinical Decision & Statutory Timeline

Sequential Flow

Chronological breakdown of the care journey highlighted in personal healthcare reporting:

Stage 1 • Initial Inquiry

First Oral Request & Hospice Consultation

Patient initiates verbal discussion with attending physician; options including palliative and hospice care are formally presented.

Stage 2 • Reflection Window (Day 1 to 15)

Mandatory Statutory Waiting Period

Statutory cooling-off period to prevent impulsive choices. Second independent consulting physician conducts thorough medical examination.

Stage 3 • Formal Attestation

Second Oral Request & Witnessed Written Form

Patient confirms decision with second oral request and signs formal statutory document before qualified independent witnesses.

Stage 4 • Final Dispensing & Patient Control

Prescription Fulfillment & Self-Administration

Medication is dispensed with patient holding sole discretion over when, where, or whether to ingest the dose.