Understanding End-of-Life MAID Legislation-Presented by Compassion & Choice
Schedule
Wed Dec 11 2024 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Sycamore Public Library | Sycamore, IL
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The presentation will review MAID principles, practices and safeguards in the US along with elements of the Illinois bill SB3499.About this Event
Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) allows for a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to request a prescription for Medic*tion to die peacefully. Authorized in ten states and the District of Columbia, MAID is being considered in Illinois.
The presentation will review MAID principles, practices and safeguards in the US along with elements of the Illinois bill SB3499.
A local volunteer from Compassion & Choices, an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey, will present and lead discussion.
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Where is it happening?
Sycamore Public Library, 103 East State Street, Sycamore, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: