Die Well Death Education: Session Seven: VSED (Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking) In-Person
Session Seven: VSED (Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking)
We will discuss VSED: Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking, which is a legal option for any mentally capable, determined, well-informed person as a means advance the time of their death. VSED requires significant caregiving and support, which we will discuss further.
Short Film: Dying Wish: A Dying Doctor’s Decision to Stop Eating and Drinking and Die with Grace Retired surgeon, Michael Miller is dying of end-stage cancer and is determined to avoid the hospital at all costs. He’s researched the dying process and believes that stopping eating and drinking will ease his suffering and result in a peaceful, more natural death. During his fast, Michael suffers neither thirst nor hunger. Buoyed by the legacy of this film, he enjoys a last meal, surrounds himself with art and music, and takes leave of his family. Medical ethicists speak about patients’ rights, and hospice staff share their own, similar experiences of others who have mase this choice. (29 minutes)
*Individually wrapped, homemade skull cakelets will be provided.
You do not need to have attended prior classes to attend this one, or any, of the Death Education series, but please register below due to space limitations. You will need to register for each date separately.
- Date:
- Monday, May 19, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Daytime Die Well Death Education Lectures
