Perspectives on Medical Aid in Dying

Barbara Swartz Lecture Series Presents: Perspectives on Medical Aid in Dying

A recent study found that 72% of New Yorkers support Medical Aid in Dying, a bill that, if passed, would allow mentally-competent, terminally-ill New Yorkers the right to obtain medication from their doctors to end their suffering. This conference will shed light on the benefits and challenges to this bill from different perspectives.

Presenters

Karines Reyes - Assemblymember Reyes is an RN, union representative and powerful Afro-Latina presence in NY state government. Living in the Bronx, Assemblymember Reyes brings a powerful voice to health equity advocacy.

Diana Barnard - Dr. Barnard is an Associate Professor at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She advocates for patients at the end of life and was a champion for Vermont’s Medical Aid in Dying legislation.

Kelli Dunham - Kelli is a, nurse, comedian, writer and ex-nun dedicated to helping helpers help. Kelli shares the story of her partner who died using Medical Aid in Dying to educate and advocate for this compassionate option in New York. Former New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio once called Kelli a show-off. To her face.