LINKS
RESOURCES
The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (sometimes referred to as "MAiD"), effective in New Jersey since 2019. Includes full text of the act and frequently asked questions.
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The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine
This Academy educates clinicians about Medical Aid in Dying and also provides resources for patients and families, including a referral system connecting patients to clinicians.
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A national organization that promotes Death with Dignity laws.
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MEDIA & INTERVIEWS
End of Life Choices New York: Interview
Video interview with a CENJ patient's son after she chose and completed Medical Aid in Dying. March 3, 2025.
CBS News: A Woman with ALS Shares Her Last Day After Choosing Medical Aid in Dying
This CBS News "Eye on America" 2-part video segment discusses Medical Aid in Dying, featuring a CENJ patient with our President. January 31, 2025​​
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People Magazine: Woman Chooses to Die 'Before I Really Suffered.'
Article about a CENJ patient who chose to use Medical Aid in Dying. November 18, 2024.
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Jewish Sacred Aging "Seekers of Meaning" Podcast: Medical Aid in Dying Interview
A patient's husband describes his experience when his wife chose Medical Aid in Dying with Compassionate Endings NJ. March 8, 2024
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AP News: "Dying patients protest looming telehealth crackdown"
Article discussing how using telehealth helped a CENJ patient, and the negative impact a new DEA ruling may have on the terminally ill being able to access MAiD for end of life care.​​​​​​ April 23, 2023.
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Jewish Sacred Aging "Seekers of Meaning" Podcast: Medical Aid in Dying Interview
Interview with Compassionate Endings NJ President on how the practice supports patients with end of life decisions, and how one may qualify. March 31, 2023
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Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast: Medical Aid in Dying Interview
The Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast invites President of Compassionate Endings NJ to speak on MAiD and providing Death with Dignity. November 16, 2022.
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One family's experience on how they connected with Compassionate Endings NJ. October 2022.
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New Jersey Spotlight News: People of Color Not Choosing Medical Aid in Dying
Video interview with a Medical Aid in Dying advocate on who chooses MAiD and the importance of end of life discussions. President of Compassionate Endings NJ speaks on the difficulties to make terminally ill patients aware of The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act. August 5, 2022
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​The Dignity Report: "Honoring My Patients' Last Wishes"
Article written by CENJ's president about her efforts to advocate for her patients. (Pages 4-5.) Fall 2021.
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BBC: Audio interview on Medical Aid in Dying
An audio segment on the BBC regarding Medical Aid in Dying, comparing the US and Canadian models. Discussed with CENJ's President.​