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Information for clinicians on the whole spectrum of end-of-life options (including medical aid in dying) is available at the Clinician Resources page.

‘About the Washington, D.C. Death with Dignity Act’ outlines the eligibility criteria and other key information for medical aid in dying in D.C. ‘An Introduction to Medical Aid in Dying - Washington, D.C.’ provides a more in-depth overview.

Resources for Providers

DC Health includes information about medical aid in dying in Washington, D.C., including links to necessary forms and several education modules.
- DC Health collects data submitted by attending and consulting providers and publishes annual reports summarizing utilization of medical aid in dying for each year. Those reports are publicly available at the link above.

Resources for Administrators

Medical Aid in Dying: A Guide to Creating Patient-Centered Policies outlines considerations for those crafting institutional policies
Medical Aid in Dying: A Policy to Improve Care & Expand Options at Life’s End explains the practice of medical aid in dying. It describes legislation and summarizes the evidence base demonstrating that this practice improves end-of-life care

If you still have questions, Compassion & Choices’ End-of-Life Consultants are available to offer personalized support, resources and information. More information about our End-of-Life Consultation service is available here.

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