Film and Video

Maintaining Autonomy Over Your Health Care in Later Life
All of us face the possibility of incapacity in later life and decisions about our health care may need to be made by a trusted family member or friend:

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Mi Futuro, Mi Voz: Planificación Anticipada para Demencia
Este video analiza cómo asegurarse de que sus deseos médicos sean conocidos y respetados si desarrolla demencia.
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A Conversation About Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking
Hear from the editors of the book, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking: A Compassionate, Widely-Available Option for Hastening Death. In this recording of the 6th Annual Barbara Swartz Lecture, the panelists discuss Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) and why some decisionally-capable persons chose to hasten their dying with this legal end of life option. They also explore the benefits and challenges of completing an advance directive to stop eating and drinking (AD to SED) as a means to shorten the dying process for those with advanced dementia. The panelists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and will discuss the topic from the multi-disciplinary perspectives of medicine, ethics, law, and nursing. The knowledge they share will be of value to anyone seeking to learn more about VSED.
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When My Time Comes — A Conversation with Diane Rehm about Medical Aid in Dying
As part of the 5th Annual Barbara Swartz End of Life Choices Lecture, End of Life Choices New York welcomed Diane Rehm as our featured speaker. Diane is a renowned radio host on NPR for almost four decades, and one of the most trusted voices in the nation. Diane discussed her new book, "When My Time Comes: Conversations About Whether Those Who Are Dying Should Have the Right to Determine When Life Should End," and was interviewed by JoNel Aleccia, a Senior Correspondent at Kaiser Health News focused on aging and end-of-life issues.
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Barriers to Palliative Care Access - The Barbados Perspective
In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we were joined by Dr. G. Lesley Reece to discuss barriers to palliative care access in the Caribbean.
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Getting the Care You Want at the End of Life
This recording of a webinar provides tips on how to get your healthcare wishes honored at the end of life. Unfortunately, many patients do not receive medical care in alignment with their wishes. This means that some patients do not receive the care requested or desired; while others undergo interventions that are unwanted, or would not have been wanted had they had sufficient information to make a decision. By understanding how to navigate the medical system at the end of life, your wishes are more likely to be honored.
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Your Health, Your Values: A Conversation About Honoring Your Family's Wishes for Care
A conversation about how to navigate the medical system while honoring cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. This video provides information and guidance for older adult immigrants and their families.
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Organ donation: Facts & Myths
In New York, there are nearly 10,000 people on the organ transplant waiting list, and one New Yorker dies each day because they did not receive an organ in time. While many New Yorkers have signed up to become organ donors, others are unsure about the process or have concerns about what it might mean. EOLCNY partnered with LiveOnNY to provide factual information.
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A Dialogue About New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act
On October 28, 2020, the New York Academy of Medicine hosted a virtual event cosponsored with End of Life Choices New York on the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The Medical Aid in Dying Act is now being seriously considered in the New York State Legislature. Despite the significant clinical implications of this legislation, many healthcare professionals are unaware of what medical aid in dying entails and the legal, ethical, clinical and practical arguments for and against the proposed law. Knowledgeable workshop panelists presented useful information from their professional perspectives on medical aid in dying and this legislation.
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Grief & Aspects of the African American Experience
Grief is a universal process with unique and holistic features for each griever. The time of pandemic has emphasized our culture’s need to have more conversation about death, dying and loss. In this video, we have a conversation about grief, its common manifestations and how we can cope in a time where common strategies are not possible. We also take a special look at elements of grief from the African American perspective, highlighting how social inequities frame and impact African American grief.
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Decision-Making While Living Under the Threat of Covid-19
A discussion on practical steps to address COVID-19 medical concerns and how to effectively communicate and implement your wishes. Featuring EOLCNY Clinical Director, Dr. Judith Schwarz.
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Planificando un Mejor Final de la Vida
Esta es una presentación acerca de cómo navegar en el sistema de salud actual, incluidos los cuidados paliativos y de hospicio, y la planificación anticipada de los cuidado médicos.
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Palliative Care & COVID-19
A presentation and discussion with on the role of palliative care during COVID-19 and beyond, including the incorporation of telemedicine.
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Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking (VSED): An Overview
Voluntarily stopping eating and drinking is discussed as a peaceful, legal option to hasten death. The video also includes an overview of EOLCNY's Dementia Directive.
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The Case for Medical Aid in Dying in New York
Perspectives of a doctor, lawyer, legislator, person living with cancer, and person with disabilities. For more information on medical aid in dying in New York, please visit our Medical Aid in Dying Page.
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Planning for a Better End of Life: A Guide to Navigating Today's Healthcare System
This presentation discusses:

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Medical Aid in Dying - An Important Choice at the End of Life to Achieve a Peaceful Death
This recording of the fourth Annual Barbara Swartz End of Life Choices Lecture covers the Medical Aid in Dying Act's status in the New York State Legislature as of 2019. For more information on medical aid in dying in New York, please visit our Medical Aid in Dying Page.
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Palliative Care, Hospice, and Relevant Laws
The recording of a webinar hosted by the New York Bar Association in 2019, our Senior Policy Consultant, David Leven, discusses patient rights and options at the end of life.
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Educational Videos

Plan Today; Trust Tomorrow: A Guide to Completing the NYS Health Care Proxy Form.
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What is Palliative Care?
End of Life Choices New York is excited to collaborate with Dr. G. Lesley Reece, MBBS to raise awareness about palliative care! Dr. Reece is an educator, advocate, and palliative care physician.
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What is a living will in NY?
A brief introduction to living wills in New York.
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What is a Do Now Resuscitate Order (DNR)?
A brief introduction to the non-hospital Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR).
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Palliative Care Myths
This video addresses three common myths about palliative care, and discusses how palliative care can be of great benefit to anyone with a serious illness or injury.
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What is the Family Health Care Decisions Act?
Learn about the New York State Family Health Care Decisions Act (Public Health Law, Article 29-CC).
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Hospice at Home
Hospice is a type of palliative care for individuals at the end of life (i.e., a life expectancy of 6 months or fewer), who are no longer receiving/seeking curative treatments. Hospice programs provide treatment to prevent or relieve pain and suffering, and improve a patient’s quality of life, both physically and emotionally. Hospice can take place at a center or at home.
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A brief overview of New York's Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form. Watch on YouTube here.

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Prescription for Peace of Mind
A documentary on the battle to legalize medical aid in dying, and what it would mean to terminally-ill patients and their families. Featuring EOLCNY Clinical Director, Dr. Judith Schwarz.
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We Are New YorkersThis video highlights: New Yorkers, make your wishes heard! For more information, or to contact our Clinical Director, please visit: https://endoflifechoicesny.org/counseling/

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You Are Essential. This is Essential.This video highlights: You've got our back. Who's got yours?. For more information, or to contact our Clinical Director, please visit: https://endoflifechoicesny.org/counseling/

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Who Will Speak for Me if I Can't?This video highlights: Plan who will speak for you if you can't. For more information, or to contact our Clinical Director, please visit: https://endoflifechoicesny.org/counseling/

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