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Care and Choices at the End of Life: A Discussion on Hawaii’s Our Care, Our Choice Act
Webinar
October 21, 2020
12:00 PM
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1:30 PM
HT
Online
On January 1, 2019 Hawaii enacted the Our Care, Our Choice Act: the compassionate authorization of medical aid in dying for the terminally ill, mentally capable adults with six months or less to live. Ten jurisdictions have now authorized the practice of medical aid in dying. In many other states, legislation is being introduced to provide patients the full range of end-of-life options.
Compassion & Choices National Medical Director, Dr. David Grube, Susan Amina and Michelle Cantillo will provide information on the clinical competencies, the nursing role, pharmacy role and medication protocols involved in all end-of-life choices with particular emphasis on medical aid in dying, including implementation of the law in Hawaii and models for normalizing and integrating end-of-life choice into standard medical care.
California Volunteer Training
Webinar
October 21, 2020
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
PT
Online
Well-informed volunteers empower their communities through education and effectively advocating for the full range of end-of-life care options – including protecting the option of medical aid in dying in California.
A peaceful death should be an option for everyone, so please join our California introductory volunteer training from 5 - 6 p.m. PT on Wendesday, October 21 and learn what you can do to help.
Advance Directive Happy Hour
Webinar
October 22, 2020
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
PT
Online
What does it mean to have a good death? Thinking about the end of life can be difficult and overwhelming. Come join us for a happy hour discussion on the importance of having an advance directive so we can help you navigate this process together. We will help you to understand your options and to identify your values so you can finish strong. We look forward to seeing you there!
Montana Advance Care Planning and Advance Directive Workshop
Webinar
October 29, 2020
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
MT
Online
23 Years of Death with Dignity in Oregon: Sharing Stories of Grief and Gratitude
Webinar
November 1, 2020
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
PT
Online
On October 27th, 1997, Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act became law. Join us on November 1 at 1 p.m. PT to commemorate this anniversary. Our digital gathering will be an opportunity for storytelling and group conversations about the end of life. Please come with a story you would like to share, a candle to light in remembrance, and an open heart to share this safe space together.
Care and Choices at the End of Life: A discussion on the Our Care, Our Choice Act (Session 2)
Webinar
November 4, 2020
12:00 PM
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1:30 PM
HT
Online
Over the first few months of 2020, an increasing number of new professionals have helped Hawaii residents with their end-of-life/medical aid-in-dying request. That first or second patient can be very impactful, and the experience can be accompanied by many questions. This is the second session in a 2-part series on Hawaii’s Our Care, Our Choice Act (OCOCA) designed for APRNs & RNs from all Islands to learn more about how the law is working, share personal stories and answer your questions regarding medical aid-in-dying.
The webinar will provide information and experiences from various experts who have worked directly with all aspects of OCOCA/medical aid in dying. The webinar will be moderated by Samantha Trad, Compassion & Choices Hawaii State Director. This session will include a short overview from Session 1, what’s coming up in 2021 and will include a panel discussion with experience & expertise from the following professionals:
City of Hope End of Life Symposium: Patient Perspectives on Medical Aid in Dying
Webinar
November 5, 2020
12:15 PM
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1:15 PM
PT
Online
Hear from patients who have first hand experience accessing or trying to access medical aid in dying in different authorized states and what having this option means to them.
Hawaii Our Care, Our Choice Webinar
Webinar
November 12, 2020
12:15 PM
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1:15 PM
HT
Online
Hawai`i residents have had access to the Our Care,Our Choice Act for over a year and a half, and we want to ensure you and your community are aware of how to use this compassionate end-of-life option. We're hosting a free webinar to go over the basics of the law and what terminally ill Hawai`i residents can do to qualify and access medical aid in dying to avoid unbearable suffering in their final days.
Join us and invite a friend to a conversation about the Our Care,Our Choice Act. We will also discuss our& legislative efforts, recommended by the Department of Health, to improve the law. On the call, you will be able to ask questions and learn about the full range of end-of-life options available here in Hawai`i.
What: Hawai`i Our Care, Our Choice Act Webinar
When: November 12, from 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. HT
Where: Online, wherever you are (You will receive access information following your online RSVP)
How To Access New Jersey's Medical Aid-in-Dying Law
Webinar
November 12, 2020
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
ET
Online
2020 Iowa State Meeting
Webinar
November 14, 2020
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
CT
Online
Join Compassion & Choices to learn more about our work to improve and expand end-of-life care and options. You will hear from keynote speaker Dan Diaz, Brittany Maynard's husband and national advocate for medical aid in dying, in addition to state legislators, Senator Joe Bolkcom and Representative Mary Mascher, about the importance of having options in Iowa and how you can make a difference.
