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Resources
Information on Medical Aid in Dying in Vermont
An organization dedicated to safeguarding VT's MAID Act 39. Providing education, advocacy and outreach. Site has extensive and detailed information for patients, families and clinicians on accessing MAID in Vermont.
An organization devoted to advancing ethics in health care. Provides information on advanced directives, medical decision making, medical ethics and palliative and end of life care.
Vermont Department of Health​
The state's lead agency for public health policy and advocacy. Includes information on programs, publications, health officers and laws. Link is to an informative FAQ on MAID.
Information on Medical Aid in Dying Nationally
An organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey​​
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A national leader in end-of-life advocacy and policy reform
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Academy of Aid In Dying Medicine
Developing, improving and supporting best practices for the care of patients considering or completing Aid In Dying. (Formerly American Clinician's Academy on Medical Aid in Dying)
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Like Vermont, Oregon allows non-residents to access MAID. This is their informational website: End Of Life Choices Oregon.
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Selected Media Coverage of Medical Aid in Dying in Vermont
NPR September 2, 2024:
Vermont Allows Out Of State Patients To End Their Lives With Medical Supervision
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Rita Mannebach Traveled From Florida to Vermont to Choose How She Died
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Connecticut Woman Becomes Among First Non-Residents To Use Vermont's Medical Aid In Dying Law
End of Life Doula Information
National Geographic February 23, 2024
Demand For Death Doulas Has Soared. Here's How They Help Patients Go With Grace
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International End of Life Doula Association
What Is An End of Life Doula?
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‘Death Doulas’ Serve Dying Patients at Home, in Hospice
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