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Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is dedicated to educating Vermonters about Medical Aid in Dying.
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Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39), enacted in May 2013, enables people who are terminally ill and who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose.
PCV Serves a Vital Role as
The Key Resource in Vermont for Medical Aid in Dying

​Thousands of People Benefit from our Work
  • Calls to the PCV Helpline have quadrupled.
  • Our website traffic has tripled.
  • Our videos have been viewed 85,000 times.
  • Our information for non-residents has been viewed 6,000 times.
  • Our Clinician’s Guide, the first of its kind in the country, has been viewed 1,200 times.
  • More than 25 educational sessions are in progress in 2023.
​Quick Links:  
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Vermonter's Guide to Medical Aid in Dying and 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
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New Resources:
  • ​Checklist for Non-Residents and Doctors
  • ​Clinician's Guide to Medical Aid in Dying

Our Videos:

  • Dee's Story: The challenges of the Act 39 process for patients are highlighted as Dee Allen discusses her decline from a rare neuro-degenerative condition.
  • Karen's Story: A young cancer patient talks about why she is choosing aid in dying.
  • 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.
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  • Home
  • News
  • About Act 39
    • Text of Act 39
    • Act 39 Overview
    • PCV Guides and Resources
    • S.74 Amendments - Summary >
      • Text of S.74
    • Residency Issue
  • Resources
    • Guide to Medical Aid in Dying and End-of-Life Decision-Making
    • How to Talk to Your Doctor About Act 39
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Guide to Medical Decision-Making
    • Guide to Advance Care Planning for Dementia
    • Wayfinders Network
    • Book Reviews
  • Clinician's Guide
  • For Non-Residents
  • VIDEOS
    • Your Stories
  • Workshops
  • About PCV
    • Overview
    • Leadership
    • Advisors
    • Founders
    • History
    • Tributes
  • Donate
  • Contact