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Why we ask for your support...

11/13/2024

 
Thank you to the many people who responded so quickly to our fall fundraising letter! We're putting your donations right to work and we deeply appreciate notes like this one which bring special meaning to our mission:

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PCV's Vermont & National Outreach Educational Programs

10/15/2024

 
The team at Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is on the move, educating and engaging Vermonters throughout the state and collaborating with end-of-life choice advocates nationwide. ​

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Exciting Opportunity: Executive Director Position at Patient Choices Vermont

9/26/2024

 
We are pleased to announce that Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is seeking a full-time Executive Director. You can find the detailed job description here. Please share this opportunity with anyone you believe would be an excellent candidate.

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VPR Highlights Challenges for People Traveling to Vermont for Medical Aid in Dying

9/8/2024

 

​...and Porter Medical Center’s Grief Support Group

Three-quarters of Americans still do not have access to medical aid in dying (MAID) in their home states. As more people around the country learn about this option through media reporting, popular books and films, they are seeking access to aid in dying here in Vermont and in Oregon. We are the only two states that have amended our MAID laws to confirm that a person's state of residency should not stand in the way of their access to this healthcare service.

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Experience the Heartfelt Journey of Act 39; A Play That Challenges Perspectives on Life and Death

8/25/2024

 
Prepare to embark on a profound theatrical journey as the Highlands Center for the Arts (HCA) presents the highly anticipated tour of Rob Mermin’s original play, Act 39. Following its sold-out premiere run at Goddard’s Haybarn Theater in the summer of 2023, this poignant production will grace stages in Greensboro, Burlington, and Woodstock from August 29 to September 14, 2024.

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Act 39 Play is Back for an Encore!

7/22/2024

 
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Empowering Patients and Providers with Consistent Instructions for Medical Aid in Dying

6/4/2024

 
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) has taken an important step in supporting both patients and clinicians by publishing a standardized set of instructions for the use of medical aid in dying in Vermont.

Previously, patients and their caregivers have had to make extra calls to their doctors receive answers to common questions like:
  • "What can I eat the day before?"
  • "How exactly do I mix the medication?"
  • "What do I do if the medication is not used?"

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Let’s honor the Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) Helpline team!

5/30/2024

 

"You’ve been so helpful. I’m so grateful that you called me back even on a Saturday. I’m just trying to arrange what my mother wants. I know the end is pretty soon, and it’s hard.” -  PCV Helpline caller

Navigating the end-of-life process can be incredibly challenging for patients and their loved ones. Evaluating all the options, including medical aid in dying, and tackling the necessary steps can feel daunting, even overwhelming. This is where our compassionate Helpline team steps in, offering knowledgeable and caring assistance to patients as well as their spouses, children, siblings, and friends.

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Today, we mark the 11th anniversary of Vermont’s Act 39

5/20/2024

 
“My family is grateful every day that Maggie’s death was like her life, 
one of powerful personal choice.” 
 ~ Katy Lesser
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Powerful Personal Choice is on the Rise Thanks to You!

5/9/2024

 
We know from Vermont Department of Health data and from our own helpline experience, that the number of people who are considering or using medical aid in dying in Vermont has tripled over the past two years.

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  • Home
  • News
  • About Act 39
    • Text of Act 39
    • Act 39 Overview
    • PCV Guides and Resources
    • S.74 Amendments - Summary >
      • Text of S.74
    • Residency Issue
  • Resources
    • Guide to Medical Aid in Dying and End-of-Life Decision-Making
    • How to Talk to Your Doctor About Act 39
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Guide to Medical Decision-Making
    • Guide to Advance Care Planning for Dementia
    • Wayfinders Network
    • Book Reviews
  • Clinician's Guide
  • For Non-Residents
  • VIDEOS
    • Your Stories
  • Workshops
  • About PCV
    • Corporate & Finance
    • Leadership
    • Advisors and Key Volunteers
    • Founders
  • Donate
  • Contact