Vermont Health Care Laws

States, including Vermont, have laws and procedures intended to protect patients and empower them to make their own health care decisions.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed November 28, 2017

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Welcome to FindLaw's coverage of Vermont's health care laws, with legalese-free explanations of important legal processes such as durable powers of attorney, living wills, abortion, physician-assisted suicide, and much more. In addition, you'll find information about the civil statute of limitations in case you need to file a claim. Click on one of the links below to learn more about Vermont health care laws.

Learn About Vermont Health Care Laws

  • Vermont Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Information about Vermont's durable power of attorney law, which allows you to name a trusted individual to make important health care decisions for you.

  • Vermont Living Wills Laws

    The basics of Vermont's laws governing living wills, which allow you to state your health care and end-of-life preferences in the event that you lose capacity.

  • Vermont Medical Records Laws

    Overview of Vermont laws and procedures for maintaining the privacy of patients' records, including who has access to them and links to related resources.

  • Vermont Euthanasia Laws

    Summary of Vermont's Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act, which allows terminally ill patients to end their own lives with a physician's assistance.

  • Vermont Abortion Laws

    Summary of Vermont's abortion laws, which are among the least restrictive in the nation, including the definition of a legal abortion and other details.

  • Vermont Civil Statute of Limitations

    What every prospective plaintiff or civil defendant needs to know about time limits, the civil statute of limitations, for filing a civil claim in Vermont.

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