Frequently Asked Questions
End of Life Options New Mexico offers a compassionate presence for those navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. Understanding the sensitive nature of this conversation, our organization and volunteers strive to provide accurate information and caring support, ensuring individuals and their families are respected and informed about their end-of-life options.
As we explore these frequently asked questions, it’s with the acknowledgment of the emotional and personal journey many are on when considering their choices at life’s end. This overview aims to offer a brief overview of common questions to help get visitors to the right place quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our vision is for New Mexicans to have support and accurate information to choose their end-of-life options. Learn more at Vision, Mission, and Values.
We offer support and education for advance healthcare planning and end-of-life decision-making. For a detailed list, visit What We Do.
Advance Healthcare Planning involves identifying your preferences for end-of-life care. For more information, visit Advance Healthcare Planning.
Discussing your wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers is crucial. For guidance, visit Advance Healthcare Planning.
Resources include information on advance directives, healthcare surrogates, and more. For details, visit Advance Healthcare Planning Resources.
Options include continuing treatment, forgoing treatment, palliative care, hospice care, VSED, and MAID. For more information, visit End of Life Options.
The EOLO Act offers the choice of medical aid in dying to terminally ill adults. Details are available at EOLO Act Overview.
We educate and provide resources to both the community and healthcare providers regarding end-of-life options. For more details, visit What We Do.
Medical Aid in Dying allows a terminally ill, mentally competent adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live, to request a prescription for life-ending medication. For more details, visit MAID in New Mexico.
Call our warmline dispatcher!
Our dispatcher Viki Teahan will respond to your inquiry and direct you to a client support volunteer to answer your questions and direct you to the support you are seeking. Messages left after business hours will be responded to as quickly as we can. Let us know how we can help.