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Educational Sessions

Medical Aid-in-Dying: A Team's Compassionate Approach to Patient Autonomy

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  
Location: ACC, Room 201b, Level 2
CE Credits 1.50 contact hours
Activity #: 0204-0000-23-320-L01-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacist

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss compassionate approaches to a patient request for medical aid-in-dying (MAID) as an end-of-life option.
  • Identify ethical constructs that may be challenged with the utilization of MAID.
  • Discuss the medication regimen most commonly prescribed for MAID and the role of the pharmacist.
  • Describe aspects of psychosocial support of terminally ill patients and support of the caregiver when MAID is utilized.