activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 4
- Advance Directive Registration Assistance Advance Care Planning AssistanceAssists individuals in registering their advance directives with the Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry (AZHDR).
- Advance Directive Registration Support Advance Care Planning AssistanceHelps individuals register their advance directives with the Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry (AZHDR) as part of its end-of-life planning services.
- End-of-Life Education and Resources Advance Care Planning AssistanceProvides educational programs and resources on end-of-life concerns, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity, to members and the general public.
- End-of-Life Educational Programs and Resources Advance Care Planning AssistanceProvides educational programs and resources on end-of-life issues, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity, to members and the general public free of charge. These include newsletters, classes, webinars, and presentations covering topics such as advance directives, exit methods, and international options for assisted dying.
research · 2
- Publication of End-of-Life Guidance Materials Palliative and End-of-Life Education PublishingPublished the book "How to Get the Death You Want - A Practical and Moral Guide" by founder John Abraham, providing practical and ethical guidance on end-of-life choices.
- Publication of End-of-Life Guide Inspiration & Cause-Related Book PublishingPublished a book titled "How to Get the Death You Want - A Practical and Moral Guide" by its founder, John Abraham.
capacity building · 2
- Empowered Endings Collective Hospice Care ServicesLaunched the Empowered Endings Collective to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care through capacity-building initiatives and peer support.
- Empowered Endings Collective Hospice Care ServicesLaunched a collective to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advance Care Planning Education advance_care_planning_educationThe organization educates individuals on the use of advance directives, such as living wills, healthcare powers of attorney, and mental healthcare directives, to ensure their medical wishes are honored if they become incapacitated.
- Advance care planning education advance care planning educationEducates individuals on legal tools like advance directives, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney to ensure their medical and mental healthcare wishes are respected if incapacitated.
- Advocacy for Individual Control in End-of-Life Care end-of-life advocacyThe organization advocates for individuals' rights to control their end-of-life care, including the right to cease medical treatments, believing in personal autonomy over these decisions.
- End-of-life advocacy and autonomy promotion end-of-life advocacyAdvocates for individual control over end-of-life decisions, including the right to cease medical treatment, and supports broader death with dignity rights.
- First Amendment-Protected End-of-Life Education first_amendment_educationThe organization provides information on end-of-life options, asserting that this information is protected under the First Amendment as free speech. This approach emphasizes education and personal autonomy in decision-making without encouraging or endorsing specific actions like suicide.
- First Amendment-protected educational model first_amendment_educationProvides information on end-of-life options as protected free speech under the First Amendment, emphasizing education, not encouragement, to support informed, autonomous decision-making while operating within legal boundaries.
- Holistic, Community-Supported End-of-Life Care holistic end-of-life care modelThe organization utilizes a holistic, community-supported model for palliative and end-of-life care to address gaps in traditional healthcare and facilitate a peaceful dying process.
- Holistic, community-supported end-of-life care model holistic end-of-life care modelEmploys a holistic approach to palliative and end-of-life care that fills gaps in traditional healthcare, supporting a peaceful dying process through community-based resources and education.
- Inert gas method guidance inert_gas_methodRecommends nitrogen as a reliable and pure inert gas option for end-of-life hastening, based on safety and availability considerations.
- Information on Residency for Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)The organization provides information regarding establishing residency to access Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in states where it is legally authorized, particularly relevant for Arizonans due to the lack of MAID access in their home state.
- Law-Compliant Education and Professional Referral law_abiding_educationThe organization emphasizes compliance with jurisdiction-specific laws regarding end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying. It directs individuals to consult with qualified legal and medical professionals for specific advice, acknowledging the variability and evolving nature of these laws.
- Law-compliant, non-directive education with professional referral law_abiding_educationDelivers end-of-life information within jurisdiction-specific legal frameworks, avoids endorsing specific actions, and directs individuals to consult legal and medical professionals for personalized guidance.
- Self-Directed Education on End-of-Life Methods self-directed_educationThe organization provides informational resources and recommends self-education through publicly available books on end-of-life methods, including specific recommendations for inert gases like nitrogen due to reliability and purity.
- Self-directed education on end-of-life methods self-directed_educationPromotes individual responsibility in learning about end-of-life options through publicly available resources, including books and technical information on methods like inert gas use.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
End-of-Life Education Program
Provides informational resources on self-directed death, including inert gas methods, advance directives, and international options like assisted suicide in Switzerland.
Final Exit Network Partnership
Collaborates with Final Exit Network to inform members about their Exit Guide Program, eligibility, and application process for end-of-life support.
Swiss Exit Guidance
Offers information on Swiss organizations such as Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios, including costs, procedures, and logistical planning for foreign nationals.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under U.S. tax law.
- American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying Partner — Provides patient information regarding Medical Aid in Dying.
- Arizona End-of-Life Options Partner — Listed as an Arizona organization dedicated to educating Arizonans about medical aid in dying and advocating for related legislation.
- Arizona Funeral Consumers Alliance Partner — Recommends seeking help and information from this nonprofit dedicated to helping avoid unnecessary costs and scams related to funeral arrangements.
- Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry Partner — Helps individuals register their advance directives with the registry for electronic storage and quick access by medical personnel.
- Athanasios Association Partner — Recommends Athanasios Association as a new Swiss option for assisted suicide, noting its team consists of former Pegasos staff.
- Bright BioServices Partner — A board member also serves on the advisory board of Bright BioServices, which is recommended for body donation for research.
- Compassion & Choices Partner — Provides information sites for each of the fourteen jurisdictions where MAID is authorized, suitable for patients, families, and professionals, and offers a general MAID overview.
- Compassion & Choices California Partner — Listed as a California organization that provides resources and support for California residents regarding the End of Life Option Act.
- Death With Dignity Partner — Listed as a national organization focusing on promoting the right to die with dignity through legislative efforts and public education.
- Dignitas Partner — Provides links and information about Dignitas, a Swiss organization offering assisted suicide.
- Empowered Endings Collective Partner — Collaborative initiative launched to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care.
- End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) Partner — Listed as a California organization that offers guidance and support for end-of-life planning, including information on medical aid in dying and the California End of Life Option Act.
- Exit International Partner — Works with Exit International and provides links to their Switzerland Services.
- Final Exit Network Partner — A trusted partner and resource for Choice & Dignity, whose Exit Guide Program Director gave a presentation to Choice and Dignity's membership.
- Final Exit Network Partner — Collaborated on a webinar and provides links to FEN's resources, including their YouTube page and Assisted Dying in Switzerland Webpage.
- Final Exit Network Partner — Trusted partner and resource for Choice & Dignity, collaborating on educational programming about end-of-life options.
- Pegasos Partner — Provides links and information about Pegasos, a Swiss organization offering assisted suicide.
- The Completed Life Initiative Partner — Provides a link to The Completed Life Initiative, which supports individuals and families navigating end-of-life choices.
- The Last Resort Partner — Provides information about The Last Resort, an organization offering nitrogen-induced death via a Sarco device, though its operations are currently on hold.