End of Life Choices New York

End of Life Choices New York is a non-profit organization based in New York City. With three employees, the organization focuses on expanding end-of-life choice and improving the quality of care for New Yorkers. They achieve this through a variety of services and initiatives. The organization offers free counseling services to individuals and families facing end-of-life situations or those seeking to plan ahead. They provide information and support regarding a range of end-of-life issues, either in person or over the phone. End of Life Choices New York is also dedicated to education, participating in conferences, panel discussions, and providing lectures to a variety of audiences, including the general public, healthcare professionals, and students. End of Life Choices New York actively engages in legislative advocacy to improve end-of-life care and protect patient rights. They have spearheaded initiatives to establish aid in dying in New York and advocate for continuing education for healthcare providers on pain management, palliative care, and end-of-life care. The organization also seeks to protect physicians who provide pain relief within the standard of care and push for legislation to prevent reimbursement for unwanted treatment while encouraging disciplinary action against physicians who disregard patients' advance directives. For more information about End of Life Choices New York and their services, visit their website at endoflifechoicesny.org.