Empowering End-of-Life Care: Medical Aid in Dying for Professionals
Inaugural Conference
Inaugural Conference
Dates: June 7-8, 2025
Location: The Laundry Building
2701 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado 80205
Location: The Laundry Building
2701 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado 80205
June 7, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Welcome to the inaugural conference! Network with peers and enjoy a light breakfast.
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Presented By: Barbara Morris, MD, MPA
Welcome from End of Life Options Colorado
State of the State
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Overview of Current Status of Aid in Dying
Speaker: Thalia DeWolf, RN (BSN, CHPN, PHN)
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Best Practices for Compassionate & Competent Care
Speaker: Jess Kaan, DO, MPH
Panel Discussion
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Morning Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Practical Guidance for Coordinated Care of Aid in Dying Patients
Speaker: Thalia DeWolf, RN (BSN, CHPN, PHN)
Panel Discussion
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Medical Aid in Dying: Compliance and Opportunity
Speakers: Kevin Malone, JD and Sonny Vukic, MBA, PT
Panel Discussion
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hospice Medical Directors in Action
Speaker: Nichole Feeney, MD
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Working with Loved Ones Before, During and After Medical Aid in Dying
Speakers: Ellen Friedman, MA and Eric Jepsen
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Break with Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Addressing Spiritual and Support Needs of Patients, Loved Ones and Professionals
Speaker: Beth Patterson, MAR
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Pharmaceutical Practice and Recommendations in Medical Aid in Dying
Speaker: Mindy Cooper, MD
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up of Day One
Questions & Gratitude
*Note: This agenda is subject to changes as speakers and topics are finalized.
June 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Session One Workshops
(Choose One)
Best Practices for Attending & Consulting Providers in Clinical Care for Aid in Dying Patients: From Patient Evaluation to End-of-Life
Speakers: Barbara Morris, MD, MPA and Kerri Mason, MD
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Leadership, Policies, and Procedures for Organizations: Including, Hopsice, Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities
Speakers: Thalia DeWolf, RN (BSN, CHPN, PHN), Kevin Malone, JD, and Sonny Vukic, MBA, PT
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Break with Refreshments
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session Two Workshops
(Choose One)
Ethical and Social Challenges at the End of Life
Speakers: Beth Patterson, MAR and Ruth Curran, MS
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Best Practices for Frontline Clinical Staff: At the Beside, in Home, and in Facilities
Speakers: Thalia DeWolf, RN (BSN, CHPN, PHN) and Jess Kaan, DO, MPH
