End of Life Option Act

Honoring our patients’ wishes

California’s End of Life Option Act (ELOA or EOLOA) allows terminally ill adults (with 6 months or less to live) to request aid-in-dying medication. 

We always honor our patients’ beliefs, values, and choices. If a patient wishes to exercise their legal option to access aid in dying, we provide a safe, supportive environment.

We will work with the primary care physician to help everyone involved understand the legal protocols, and will provide comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the patient, along with support for family members and loved ones.

For more information about the Act and how we support your decision, read this overview. You can read our policies and procedures about the Act here.

Supporting families

Read Joel McKinney’s story of his dad’s decision to take aid-in-dying medication, and how Mission Hospice supported the entire family.

Find out more about our support for who those are grieving the loss of a loved one.