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June 9th, 2024
Medical Aid in Dying, an end – of – life option for adult, terminally ill patients who have decision making capacity, is now authorized in 11 US jurisdictions.
Guest speaker David Leven, who has studied the issue for 22 years, will explain its history, the arguments for and against, and the current status of the Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York.
David Leven, JD, an advocate for patients, has sought to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. He is an expert on advance care planning, patient rights, palliative care and end-of-life issues. Mr. Leven has played a leadership role in having legislation enacted in New York to improve pain management, palliative and end-of-life care.