MAID: Medical Aid in Dying, Washington State’s Death with Dignity Act
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:30pm PT - Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:00pm PT
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Info
Topic
During this training, you will: Learn the history of the Death with Dignity Act in Washington state, including important changes in the law as of July 23, 2023, with special importance to ARNPs. Understand how the law works to enable qualified patients to choose to end their lives using Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). You will also learn the role you can play in helping your patients who wish to use MAID. Learn about the new role for ARNPs in participating in the DWD Act. Review best practices in providing end-of-life counseling to patients
Speaker(s)
Risa Denenberg, MN, ARNP, FNP, Volunteer with End of Life Washington
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.5 contact hours
to attendees
(0.5 pharmacology)
.
Accreditation Info:
Accreditation by Pacific Lutheran University Center for Continued Nursing Learning, approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..
Additional Information
Join Risa Denenberg to learn about our recently updated legislation on Death with Dignity and Medical Aid in Dying and how ARNPs can participate in our patients' care.
6:30 PM Meet and Greet
7:00-8:30 pm Didactic content
8:30-9:00 pm Update on ARNPs United Legislative Agenda for 2024