Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is a 501c3 organization that educates Vermonters on medical aid in dying and patient choice.  Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39) was enacted in May, 2013.  Now, after crossing the seven-year mark, most doctors and hospice care-givers in the state are aware of the law and able to help patients consider their choices when facing terminal illness. PCV works to keep Act 39 strong by fending off legal challenges, increasing the network of medical personnel and pharmacies available to help patients, and educating communities. 

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Quick Links:  

• Vermonter's Guide to End-of-Life Decision Making
• Text of Act 39
• ​How to Talk to Your Doctor
• PCV ​Pocket Guide to Medical Decision-Making
• PCV Guide to Advance Care Planning for Dementia

​Thanks: People from all over Vermont write frequently to thank PCV for working to get Act 39 in place. One Vermonter says:
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"The beauty of death with dignity is that it gives you those moments for last intentional connections."  -- Samantha Stevens

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Please help safeguard end-of-life choice in Vermont.  

Wishing You a Joyful & Peaceful Holiday Season

Videos:

• Aid in Dying at the Bedside, a new video by ACAMAID.
• Prescription for Peace of Mind: An option for the terminally ill, a new documentary featuring PCV board members.
• Living While Leaving Video Series: stories from Vermont families.

Notable:

• ​Book Reviews: peruse a select list of books reviewed by a PCV board member.  
• Dartmouth Hitchcock: ​Patient Choices Vermont has confirmed that Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center doctors licensed in Vermont can prescribe under Act 39.  ​​See our FAQ.

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