Eligibility for the New Mexico End-of-Life Options Act
About Eligibility
To qualify for life-ending medication under the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act, one must be:
18+ Years of Age
Terminal Diagnosis
You must be diagnosed with a condition or illness that Is Incurable AND Irreversible AND Likely To Cause Death Within 6 Months.
Mentally Capable
You must be Mentally Capable Of Making An Informed Decision.
Physically Capable
You must be Physically Capable Of Self-Administering The Life-Ending Medication
The Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act makes medical aid in dying available to the terminally ill adults in New Mexico.