M.A.I.D. - How to Respond to Patient and Family Questions

Overview: 

The presenters will offer an overview of the national legal landscape for Medical Aid In Dying (MAID.) and address data that has been collected over the years. The will address ethical issues related to MAID and the experts will equip clinicians and staff who attend the session to respond to those patients and/or families who inquire about MAID.

*CEs: NHA & SW

Presenters:

• Dr. David Nowels, Department of Family Medicine- University of Colorado;
• Dr. Gregg Vandekieft- Palliative Care Physician/Clinical Ethicist- Providence Health and Services, Olympia Washington;
• Jennifer Moore Ballentine, MA-CEO- The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California