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 20 years of experience. She holds an associate degree in nursing from Randolph Community College, a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a master's degree from Walden University. Her expertise includes oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultative services, performance improvement, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

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.