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Vermont Ethics Network

Working to increase awareness of ethical issues, values and choices in health and health care.

Vermont Advance Directive Registry

Vermont Advance Directive Registry

VADR

The Vermont Advance Directive Registry is a secure, digital repository for completed advance directives and is available for free to all Vermont residents. Registering your advance directive is the best way to make sure that your health care team can find your document when it is most needed.

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Medical Decision-Making

Medical Decision-Making

Taking Steps Vermont

There may come a time when you are unable to speak for yourself. The best way to ensure that your wishes are known and honored is to talk with those closest to you and your health care providers about what matters most.

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Medical Ethics

Medical Ethics

Relevant Topics in Bioethics

Medical ethics is a field of study that draws from philosophy, law and medicine. There are four core principles in bioethics that define the ethical obligations that health care providers owe to patients. The application of these principles to individual cases can be helpful in resolving difficult questions that arise in health care.

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Palliative & End-of-Life Care

Palliative & End-of-Life Care

Information for those living with serious illness

Palliative care is specialized care that is directed at managing the symptoms of those who are living with serious or advanced illness. It is appropriate for individuals who are seeking treatment for their disease, as well as for those who have shifted their goals to a more comfort-directed plan of care.

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Latest News & Upcoming Events

Communication Between Patients and Healthcare Providers: It's More Important Than You Think

On October 1, 2024 The Center for Communication in Medicine presents a free SpeakSooner webinar at 6:00 p.m.

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Vermont Advance Directive Registry - User Upload & More Updates!

The Vermont Advance Directive Registry (VADR) now offers user upload to create and update your account. VADR policies have also been updated regarding annual reminder letters, customer service locations, submission procedures and more.

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Watch the Recordings - Spring '24 Palliative Care Virtual Education Series

2024 Spring Palliative Care Series (New Twists to Advance Care Planning, MAID in Vermont, Guardianship, Hospice)

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