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Doctors for Dignity Celebrates its First Intern

lukej September 14, 2021 No Comments

At the end of a short but powerful summer, Doctors for Dignity’s (D4D) is celebrating its first end-of-life disparities internship, in partnership with the Student National Medical Association. Sydney Reed,…

Doctors for Dignity Profile: Dr. Seth Morgan

lukej August 22, 2021 No Comments

Doctors for Dignity is honored to work with Dr. Seth Morgan, a retired neurologist living with Multiple Sclerosis. Since leaving his practice, Dr. Morgan (who prefers to be called Seth)…

Remembering Bonnie Edelstein (1941–2021)

lukej July 27, 2021 No Comments

It is with the utmost sadness that I share with you the passing of my friend and mentor Bonnie Edelstein. The founder and director of Death with Dignity Albany, Bonnie…

Doctors for Dignity Advocate Dr. Seth Morgan Reflects on End-of-Life Options and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

lukej July 19, 2021 No Comments

This month, Doctors for Dignity recognizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against people living with disabilities in all…

Next Generation of Doctors Ready to Learn Medical Aid in Dying

lukej July 19, 2021 No Comments

Patient access has been at the heart of the challenges facing the medical aid in dying movement in the United States. One of the main factors contributing to this access…

Meet our Summer Interns

lukej July 1, 2021 No Comments

Compassion & Choices is thrilled to announce a group of bright minds committed to end-of-life issues is joining us for the summer as interns. Sydney Reed – Doctors for Dignity…

Pride 2021: Building a more equitable end-of-life options movement

lukej June 29, 2021 No Comments

In a 2021 poll, 5.6% of US adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; this number has steadily increased over the last four years. After enduring a worldwide pandemic,…

Meet our Doctors for Dignity End-of-Life Disparities Intern Sydney Reed

lukej June 29, 2021 No Comments

Sydney Reed’s path to medicine was lovingly laid by her family, solidified by personal experiences and is powered by her incredible drive. Thanks to a new partnership with the Student…

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

lukej May 27, 2021 No Comments

Compassion & Choices is dedicated to inviting diverse perspectives to the table and seeking to engage with varied demographics. This includes our faith outreach efforts to Jewish communities. Across the…

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