Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine: Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking as a Bridge to Aid in Dying – A Clinician’s Counterpoint
Empowered Endings is grateful to be a part of the groundbreaking medical journal focused on the practice of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). This valuable resource is tailored for hospice and palliative care clinicians who have integrated or are considering integrating MAiD into their practice.
Dr. Bob Uslander, Empowered Endings Co-Founder and Medical Director, published the article, “Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking as a Bridge to Aid in Dying: A Clinician’s Counterpoint.”
The article discusses Dr. Uslander’s experience taking many patients through the Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED) process as well as Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). In addition, it explores the controversial debate about whether VSED is a bridge to aid in dying from a clinical, legal, and ethical perspective.
Read the full article and explore the other insightful pieces and information in the second issue. We hope this resource helps foster understanding and compassion within the medical community regarding MAiD and the need for support that extends beyond the patient to their family members and loved ones.
