SB 891 modifies Oregon Death with Dignity Act

This bill modifies provisions relating to Oregon Death with Dignity Act. Expands “physician” to “provider,” which expands who can assess, evaluate or consult with patient in decisions and prescribe lethal drugs to include physician assistant and nurse practitioner. Repeals residency requirement. Modifies permissible methods of delivering prescription to pharmacist to electronically and electronic confirmation. Reduces certain waiting periods from 15…

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