Regulations Associated with Requests for Hastened Death

Course Experts: Allyson Beechy, PharmD

Course Description: This course defines the terminology associated with hastened death, the ethical conversations surrounding it, and the legal requirements for hastened death in states with active legislation.

Credits: CEUs will be granted for pharmacists in law related to pharmacy practice.

Hastened Death, Medical Aid in Dying, Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Terminal Illness, Ethical Considerations, Legislation, Death with Dignity, Autonomy, Palliative Care, Prognosis, Oral Request, Written Request, Attending Physician, Consulting Physician, Mental Health Assessment, Self-Administration, Barbiturates, Controlled Substances, Life Insurance