California's End of Life Option Act went into effect on June 9, 2016.  The law allows mentally capable, terminally ill patients to request "Medical Aid in Dying" - a prescription for a medication that will end their life at their own chosen time.

Purpose of this site

This site has been created to help people who are wanting to know more about the End of Life Option Act ( EOLOA). This may include assistance with accessing physicians willing to participate in implementing the rights guaranteed by this act.

For comprehensive information about EOLOA, access the American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying, ACAMAID.org

Gaja Andzel, MD, is a Southern California based physician providing Medical Aid in Dying. 

You can reach her by calling / texting  909 709 0676.

Services Provided

1.  Answering questions about the provisions  of the law and course of implementation.

2.  Assisting patients in their efforts to communicate with their physicians to explore the possibility of having their treating physician assist with their end of life requests.

3.  Consultation with physicians who are wanting to know more about the law, or are requesting support in their efforts to utilize the law for the first time.

4.  Working with patients to understand the options that exist for support and comfort during a terminal illness.  This includes familiarizing them with the benefits of palliative care and hospice services.

5. Helping patients access the assistance of doctors who are willing to participate in the EOLOA when their current physicians are unable to assist.