​Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) was the lead advocacy organization behind the adoption of Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39) in May 2013.  Now, after crossing the five-year mark, many 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. PCV is a 501c3 organization working to ensure that all Vermonters have access to the rights established by the law.

---

Quick Links:  

• Vermonter's Guide to End-of-Life Decision Making
• Text of Act 39
• ​How to Talk to Your Doctor
• Living While Leaving Video Series

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

DONATE

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

News:

• New PCV Guide to Advance Care Planning for Dementia
• Book Review Feature: Finish Strong; Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End
• NBC Report: Patient Choices Vermont featured in NBC Channel 5 report Vermonters reflect on five-year anniversary of the state's End-of-Life Choice Law.  Watch the Report.
• Pharmacy Crisis Averted: ​Patient Choices Vermont narrowly averted a crisis situation in January when no pharmacies in Vermont were filling medical aid in dying prescriptions.  Read the News.
• VPR:  ​Patient Choices Vermont featured on VPR's Vermont Edition.  Listen.
• Dartmouth Hitchcock: ​Patient Choices Vermont has confirmed that Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center doctors licensed in Vermont can prescribe under Act 39.  See our FAQ.

---

Sign up for the PCV Newsletter

Subscribe!