#death with dignity

DOH Patient & Provider Guidance on ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’

Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, Hawai‘i residents with a terminal illness and six months or fewer to live may request medical-aid-in-dying prescriptions under the Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Healthcare Organizations Need to Prepare for ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is telling healthcare organizations statewide to prepare for the Jan. 1, 2019, effective date of the “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”

‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’ Signed Into Law

The Hawai‘i Senate Majority Office announces that after two decades of sometimes divisive discussion on this emotional topic…

Senate Passes Our Care, Our Choice Act

The Hawai‘i State Senate voted 23-2 to pass House Bill 2739, titled “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”

Senate Committee Passes ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’ Bill

The Hawai‘i Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health today passed House Bill 2739 titled “Our Care, Our Choice Act.”

Death With Dignity Bill Passes Key Hurdle

Hawai‘i House lawmakers voted to legally permit medically aided death in Hawai‘i this afternoon.

Rep. Hanabusa Supports Wishes of People with Terminal Illness

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa submitted testimony in support of House Bill 2739.

Hawaii Voters Express Overwhelming Support for Medical Aid in Dying Option

Eighty percent of Hawaii voters believe a medical aid in dying option (also known as “death with dignity”) should be available.