Saturday, April 10, 2010 • Carroll College, Helena, MT
Online Discussion
Registration
The registration fee for this event is $25, which includes lunch and materials. Some scholarships are available upon request (contact the ACLU of Montana at 443-8590 for more information). Registration before April 7 is highly encouraged; to register please visit the ACLU of Montana website, or call 443-8590 and request written materials. Same-day registration will also be available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on April 10 at Carroll College, Lower Commons, 1601 N. Benton Ave. Helena.
Accommodations
For those traveling and who wish to stay in Helena, rooms have been blocked at a reduced rate at the Great Northern-Best Western in the Great Northern Town Center, a short walk from Carroll. The contact number is 457-5500. Those inquiring should mention "End of Life Choices" to receive the conference rate. |
The ACLU of Montana, with funding from Humanities Montana, is presenting a community discussion about the important issue of physician assistance at the end of life. The one-day conference will feature both proponents and opponents of aid in dying, including representatives from the legal, civil liberties, faith, medical and disability rights communities as well as patients and families.
PROGRAM
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8:00 am |
Registration |
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9:00 am |
Welcome and Introductions Dr. Barry Ferst, Department of Philosophy, Carroll College |
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9:15 am |
“Montana Faces Facing Death,” a film documentary produced by ACLU of Montana Filmed interview with patients and families in Montana facing end of life decisions; introduction by Nancy Nicholson, Vice-President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Montana |
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9:40 am |
“Baxter v State of Montana: A Journalist’s Perspective” Tom Laceky, Associated Press Reporter and Editor, retired, Helena |
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10:00 am |
“A Discussion of Legal Considerations of End of Life Choices," with introductions by Tom Laceky |
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Mark Connell, Attorney for the Appellee, (Baxter v. State of Montana), Connell Law Firm, Missoula Anthony Johnstone, Solicitor, (Baxter v. State of Montana), Department of Justice, Helena |
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Q & A* |
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11:00 am |
“A Discussion of the Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Choices,” moderated by Herbert Swick, MD, Research Professor in the College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula Kathryn Borgenicht, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Thomas Weiner, MD, Cancer Treatment Center, Helena |
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Q & A* |
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12:30 pm |
Lunch Buffet, Upper Commons “Making Good Decisions at the End of Life: Lessons Learned” Ann Jackson, MBA, consultant and former Executive Director and CEO of Oregon Hospice Association, Portland, OR; introductions by Randale Sechrest, Physician, Missoula |
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1:45 am |
“A Discussion with Representatives of the Faith Community about End of Life Choices”, moderated by Rev. Stephen Brehe, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, retired, Helena Rev. John Brooke, United Church of Christ, retired, Cotati, CA Rebecca Mastee, Associate Director of Public Policy, Montana Catholic Conference, Helena Rabbi Ed Stafman, Congregation Beth Shalom, Bozeman |
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Q & A* |
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3:00 am |
“A Discussion about Vulnerable Populations and End of Life Choices”, moderated by John McCrea, Legal Developer, Aging Services Bureau, DPPHS, Helena Bernie Franks-Ongoy, Executive Director of Disability Rights Montana, Helena Mary Anne Guggenheim, MD (retired), specialized in Pediatric Neurology, Helena Jan VanRiper, PhD/JD, Assistant Professor, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC |
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Q & A* |
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4:00 pm |
Summary Forum: A Distillation of Conversations At this time conference staff, planners and the audience will work together to review and list critical assessments of each of the main issues discussed today with regard to End Of Life Choices, moderated by Gene Huntington, Administrator, Department of Justice, retired, Helena The issues discussed are:
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4:45 pm |
Parting Words and Thanks, Scott Crichton. Executive Director, ACLU of Montana |
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*During each Q & A session, conference staff will record all questions or comments on flip charts. At the time of the Summary Forum, the lists will be available for all to review. The moderator of this conversation will then ask for additional comments. The full text of each panel discussion will be available on the ACLU website, and HCTA will record the full day discussion and broadcast the same on at least three occasions. |
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