Medical Aid-in-Dying: Death with Dignity Laws

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MADDDL

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define medical aid-in-dying (MAID).
Recall the history of MAID.
Describe Oregon's Death with Dignity Act and California's End of Life Option Act.
Recall the eligibility requirements and prescription process for medical aid-in-dying medications in states where it is legal.
Identify at least three end-of-life options other than medical aid-in-dying.
Recognize potential policies and processes that a care community must consider in states where medical aid-in-dying laws are in place.

Outline:

Section 1: Medical Aid-in-Dying

Death with Dignity Laws

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: The History of Medical Aid-in-Dying

MAID’s History

MAID Usage

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act and California’s End of Life Option Act

Oregon’s Laws

California’s Laws

Oregon’s Eligibility Requirements

Oregon’s Prescription Process

Residency Requirements

Oversight and Regulation

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: End-of-Life Care Options

End-of-Life Care

The Ethics of MAID

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Healthcare Communities and End-of-Life Care

Refusal to Provide End-of-Life Care

Review

Care Communities

Key Takeaways

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 21 years of experience. She has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes work in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is committed to supporting patient care and healthcare education, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining quality standards in all aspects of her work.
 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.