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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:
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.
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.
...and Porter Medical Center’s Grief Support GroupThree-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.
Experience the Heartfelt Journey of Act 39; A Play That Challenges Perspectives on Life and Death8/25/2024
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.
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:
"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 callerNavigating 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.
“My family is grateful every day that Maggie’s death was like her life, one of powerful personal choice.” ~ Katy Lesser  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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