Medical Aid in Dying: History, New York's New Law, Your Responsibilities, and the Science

Authors

• Brieze K. Bell, University of California, San Francisco
• C Chris Reynolds, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
• Lonny Shavelson, Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine
• Kayla St. Lucia, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Medicine

Additional Department

Oncology and Hematology

Abstract

Medical Aid in Dying: A Clinical Practice Overview. Dr. Lonny Shavelson, Director of Education, Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine; Dr. Brieze K. Bell, Medical Director, UCSF Aid in Dying Medicine; Dr. Chris Reynolds, Hospitalist, Rochester General Hospital; Dr. Kayla St. Lucia, Physician, Palliative Care, Rochester General Hospital

Objectives:

• Describe the legal status and core eligibility criteria for Medical Aid in Dying in New York 
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of clinicians participating in Medical Aid in Dying, including assessment of decision-making capacity, prognosis, and informed consent
• Explain the standard clinical processes involved in Medical Aid in Dying, from patient request through prescribing, medication protocols, and expected physiological course
• Recognize common ethical considerations, risk management issues, and best practices for documentation and interdisciplinary coordination in the care of patients pursuing Medical Aid in Dying

Publication Date

5-27-2026

Recommended Citation

Bell, B. K., Reynolds, C. C., Shavelson, L., & St. Lucia, K. (2026). Medical Aid in Dying: History, New York's New Law, Your Responsibilities, and the Science. Retrieved from https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/grandrounds_unity/103