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The Academy of Aid-In-Dying Medicine
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We advance, teach, and support best clinical practices for the expert, attentive care of patients considering or completing medical aid in dying.

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This week, medical aid in dying became legal in New York. Here is a useful overview from NBC that covers what the law does, who qualifies, and how the process works: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
A new option for terminally ill patients in New York: Medically assisted death
A New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.
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August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Medical aid in dying is legal in New York as of today. To learn more about eligibility criteria and the prescription process, see our clinical guidance here: www.aadm.org/newyork
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August 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Vermont's Patient Choice and Control at the End of Life Act went into effect on May 20, 2013.
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May 21, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine is committed to helping patients and clinicians navigate the complex realities of end-of-life care.

Read more and download the full resource at AADM.org. www.aadm.org/wp-content/u...
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May 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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For personal learning or CME/CE credit, use the link to watch this video and explore prognosis management and the role of aid-in-dying in modern healthcare. 🔗: www.aadm.org/courses/danc...
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April 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine, a non-advocacy teaching non-profit, has developed a free, seven-course Overview of Aid-in-Dying Care series designed for clinicians of all stripes, doctors to doulas. 

Access is FREE!  CEs are available for purchase. 

 courses.aadm.org
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April 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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Medical aid-in-dying continues to be one of the most carefully reviewed areas of modern medicine—examined across clinical, ethical, and legal dimensions.
Read this New York State Bar Association article for thoughtful insight: nysba.org/another-voic...
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April 13, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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As New York moves forward with the Medical Aid in Dying Act, it’s a timely moment to learn more about the medical, ethical, and clinical aspects of aid-in-dying care. The Academy remains dedicated to supporting clinicians in providing informed, compassionate care. 🔗: www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/in-...
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April 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Hospice compliance might sound like dry paperwork, but it’s the heartbeat of ethical, effective end-of-life care. Our new webpage breaks down the essentials every hospice clinician, admin, and volunteer should understand, without the jargon or legal maze.
Link: www.aadm.org/courses/gene...
March 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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The Washington Death with Dignity Act went into effect on March 5, 2009.
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March 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Complex end-of-life cases can raise difficult questions. Our Ethics Consultations provide expert guidance to support clinicians, patients, and families in navigating aid-in-dying decisions with compassion and clarity. Explore how an ethics consult can help your team: www.aadm.org/courses/ethi...
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February 21, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Considering your end-of-life options? You're not alone. The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine offers compassionate, expert guidance to help you navigate the process of medical aid in dying.
Your choices matter. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Learn more at www.aadm.org/patientinfo
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January 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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The Academy’s "Factors for Prolonged Deaths (Red Flags)" resource highlights clinical, medication, and psychosocial issues that can complicate medical aid-in-dying.

Learn more: aadm.org/courses/redflags
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January 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Our new 7-course Aid-in-Dying Care Series prepares frontline clinicians to support terminally ill patients. The curriculum is grounded in evidence-based best practices and years of real-world experience from skilled aid-in-dying clinicians. Learn more on our website!
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January 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Everyone deserves expert, compassionate medical care through their final breath. Your gift will help hospices, doctors, nurses, social workers, and end-of-life doulas develop expertise in providing aid-in-dying care to people with terminal conditions. Donate today!
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December 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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We're pleased to add Ms. Kiskadden-Bechtel to our team. She brings over a decade of expertise in bioethics, public policy, and nonprofit leadership to our critical role in advancing compassionate end-of-life care.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Compassion. Choice. Expertise.
Coordinated aid-in-dying hospice care prioritizes patients, supporting their autonomy, guiding families, and empowering your care team.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Over 90% of patients considering or completing aid in dying are enrolled in hospice at the time of their death. In the evolving landscape of end-of-life care, medical aid in dying presents opportunities and challenges for hospices.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Through the Academy’s confidential intake form, patients and families can be connected with qualified providers in their area.

Learn more and access the form here: www.aadm.org/for-patients...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The Academy offers advice and mentoring for clinicians seeking support in caring for patients pursuing medical aid in dying. We encourage all care providers to reach out with any clinical questions—big or small. No concern is too minor, and no case too complex.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The Academy supports a conversational Listserv on the clinical practice of medical aid in dying, discussions among professionals interested in aid-in-dying medicine — from doctors to doulas — and information about Academy activities.

www.aadm.org/join-our-mai...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Many don't know that aid-in-dying is legal, even in states where it has been legal for many years. This article shows the need for public education, policy initiatives, and patient-clinician discussions to ensure equitable access to patient-centered end-of-life options and informed decision-making.
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September 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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As of 2025, medical aid in dying is legal in twelve US jurisdictions, while there are aid-in-dying organizations represented as follows: (See comment section)

Learn more about this in Issue 2 of the Journal, on page 128.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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This article, co-authored by the Academy’s Nursing Education and Hospice Outreach Coordinator, Thalia DeWolf, RN, CHPN, and the Director of Education, Lonny Shavelson, MD, is an aid-in-dying update to the Bay Area clinical community.

Link: www.aadm.org/wp-content/u...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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“Thanatology, the science of dying, death, and grief, provides an overarching framework to study the social and personal influences of death. In the aid-in-dying context, a thanatology perspective can clarify the framework of the end-of-life decision.” - Kim Mooney

Link: heyzine.com/flip-book/2c...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM