What are my Options? MAID in Hospice Care-MAID Resources

MAID Resources

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The document provides a curated list of resources and guidelines regarding Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in the context of hospice care as of January 21, 2025. It includes position statements, ethical guidelines, and resources from several professional organizations and medical bodies. <br /><br />1. **AAHPM's Position and Guidance**: The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) shares its official stance and response strategies for healthcare professionals addressing patient requests for MAID.<br /><br />2. **Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine**: This resource likely offers educational materials and support for practitioners involved in aid-in-dying medicine.<br /><br />3. **AMA Code of Medical Ethics**: The American Medical Association provides ethical opinions on end-of-life care, stressing physician responsibilities when patients consider aid in dying.<br /><br />4. **Clinician-Patient Discussions**: This resource provides a framework to guide informed decision-making discussions between healthcare providers and patients regarding MAID.<br /><br />5. **CMS Guidelines (2021)**: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers guidelines that could potentially relate to billing or provision of MAID services.<br /><br />6. **State Practices**: An exploration of considerations and best practices in states that permit non-residents to participate in MAID.<br /><br />7. **Dr. Guidry’s Podcast**: Offers discussions or interviews about MAID, providing diverse perspectives on the practice.<br /><br />8. **Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine**: A publication dedicated to research and articles specific to aid-in-dying practices.<br /><br />9. **NHPCO Position and Resources**: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reflects on MAID through position statements and supplementary resources for healthcare providers.<br /><br />10. **Book Resource**: "There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network" offers personal stories and insights related to MAID, providing a narrative complement to professional guidance.<br /><br />The document is a compilation of resources aimed at providing comprehensive guidance on MAID for healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders involved in hospice care.

Keywords

Medical Aid in Dying

hospice care

AAHPM

AMA Code of Medical Ethics

clinician-patient discussions

CMS Guidelines

state practices

Dr. Guidry's Podcast

NHPCO

Final Exit Network