Conference Description

The Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act legalized Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in New Mexico in
2021. This program allows for terminally ill patients to ask for assistance from a clinician to prescribe
medications for self-administration with the explicit intention of ending life. The complexity of this request requires knowledge of the expectations and requirements of the End of Life Options Act, excellent
communication skills for patients and their families to navigate this request, and the application of
standards of care and best practices when approaching this request. This conference is designed to
address these topics and to provide an opportunity for clinicians to learn collaboratively together.

By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Describe the Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act.
• Demonst rate excellent communication skills for patients and others affected by medical aid in dying.
• Apply patient centered standards of care and best practices to patients undergoing medical aid in
  dying.

Registration

Advance registration is encouraged. Your registration will be confirmed via email. If you do not receive a confirmation letter, please contact UNM CPL at HSC-CPL@salud.unm.edu to verify your attendance. Registration includes conference meals and conference materials. Registrations paid in cash must be in the exact amount of tuition. UNM CPL does not maintain a petty cash fund. It is UNM policy to charge offerer $35.00 plus normal merchant bank fees for each returned check. UNM CPL does not accept POs or paper registrations with credit card information.

Conference Registration Rates

Cancellation

If you pre-register and cannot attend, UNM CPL will refund tuition, less a $40.00 administrative fee, provided it is received in writing via an email to HSC-CPL@salud.unm.edu on or before May 3, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date or for non-attendance. Conferences are subject to cancellation. In the event this conference is cancelled, UNM CPL is not responsible for any travel arrangements, computer/device equipment rental or other costs incurred by participants.

Accreditation

PHYSICIANS
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of New Mexico School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS CE CREDITS
This program has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Many societies and credentialing bodies accept the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM as an equivalent as long as the topic isrelevant to applicant's field or discipline. To obtain other healthcare provider credit, refer to the guidelines provided by your board to understand specific requirements. Visit HERE for supporting documentation you can use to apply for CE relevant to this activity. A certificate with a statement of attendance will be provided after the activity.