Have you registered for Imagining New York After MAID Legalization?
September 26, 2022You’re invited to two upcoming events on medical aid in dying
October 7, 2022New Article: How can I (better) advocate for myself in medical situations?
Our new article in the
End of Life Options — Conversations with Judy (aka "Ask Judy") series provides practical guidance on how to be a better advocate for ourselves as patients.
Here's an excerpt:
"Patients need to adequately prepare themselves to be “successful” during an appointment with their doctors. Successful preparation begins at home before the appointment occurs. Start by making a list of all the concerns you have regarding your current illness(es) and your questions, wishes, and/or hopes for treatment..."
Click here to read the article.RSVP: Annual Barbara Swartz Lecture
Imagining New York After Medical Aid in Dying Legalization
October 27, 2022, 6:00pm-7:30pm Eastern
Via Zoom
Early bird fee (until 9/30): $25Medical aid in dying (MAID) is expected to become legal in New York within the next few years. Once this becomes legal, terminally ill patients who have decision-making capacity can request for a doctor to prescribe a life-ending medication which the patient must self-administer, if they choose to do so, to have a peaceful death. As we look toward our future, it is time to imagine and prepare for a New York after MAID legalization.
Join us as we hear from expert panelists in California —including Lonny Shavelson, MD, a prominent end of life physician; Lori Goldwyn an end of life doula; and Bradley Berman, a filmmaker who documented his close friend's journey with cancer who utilized MAID — to explore what we can expect, what we should do to prepare, and what we can hope for once MAID becomes legal in New York.
To learn more, click here.