American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying

 About us:

The American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying grew from the remarkably successful 2020 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying at UC Berkeley, and the 2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying, in Portland, Oregon.

The Academy extends the work of these conferences, informing and educating clinicians about medical aid in dying, from clinical discussions to evidence-based knowledge, from nursing care to the work of volunteers at the bedside, from medical ethics to pharmacology, and more.    

22% of the U.S. population now has access to medical aid in dying, so it has become a significant part of terminal patients’ end-of-life options. Patient requests to consider medical aid in dying as one option at the end of life have motivated clinicians to seek knowledge about best clinical practices.

Unlike many medical academies, the American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying does not have specially privileged members. We advocate open and accessible information, so all clinicians and interested parties are welcome to every aspect of the Academy’s work.

The Academy is a 501c3 non-profit, funded by generous donations from patients and their families, aid-in-dying clinicians, and end-of-life organizations.

We welcome all donations to support our efforts and services.

FOR PATIENTS:

Patient-to-Doctor Referral System

Patient Information

FOR CLINICIANS:

Free educational videos, detailed clinical information and support, and CEs

Certified Online Continuing Medical Education for Nurses, Social Workers, and Physicians

Join the free clinicians detailed information and support updates.

A Clinicians Hotline to provide expert consultations in response to urgent requests by all clinicians facing complex bedside decisions about medical aid in dying.

Additional Information:

For medical organizations and hospice providers - staff education, support, and policy guidance.

2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying: https://www.acamaid.org/2023nccmaidvideos/

SB380 recommendations: https://www.acamaid.org/policies/

The Academy is funded by generous donations from patients and their families, aid-in-dying clinicians, and end-of-life organizations.

We welcome all donations to support our efforts and services.

 Visit the ACAMAID Website and learn more about what we do.

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