State of Movement with End-of-Life Care: Medical Aid in Dying

State of Movement with End-of-Life Care: Medical Aid in Dying

Author: American Society on Aging June 23, 2021 Duration: 44:40
10 states in the US have authorized Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and several more are have introduced it. On this episode of Leverage, Kim Callinan of Compassion + Choices and Dr. Chandana Banerjee of City of Hope talk with ASA’s Leanne Clark-Shirley about what Medical Aid in Dying means, how they see it as part of the continuum of care for people at end of life, and what providers and patients alike should know. Hosted by: Leanne Clark Shirley, PhD, Vice President, Programs & Thou...

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