The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine
Welcomes Illinois Clinicians
New to Aid-in-Dying Medicine
The Academy is the nation’s leading organization advancing evidence-based best practices in aid-in-dying care. We train clinicians across the full spectrum—from pharmacology to family dynamics, palliative care to bedside support, and ethics to hospice policy. When a terminally ill patient considers or chooses aid in dying, they deserve expert, compassionate care. We ensure clinicians are prepared to deliver it.
Illinois’s law – Implements on Sept 12th, 2026
Here are some important details about your state’s law:
* Two oral requests ≥5 days apart
* One written request.
* Waiver for urgent aid in dying
* Attending and consulting must be physicians.
* Must be a state resident
* Must be present in the state for eligibility evaluations and ingestion.
* Attending and consulting physicians assess decision-making capacity; if uncertain, they must refer to a licensed mental health professional (psychiatrist or psychologist) for a formal capacity evaluation.
Here’s where to begin learning more:
Seven Essential Courses
Equipping frontline clinicians to confidently care for patients considering or completing aid in dying. This series curates our top materials, delivering the latest evidence-based recommendations and best practices. We welcome all clinicians, especially our new colleagues, to launch their explorations here.
Course content is free to view. Continuing education units or completion certificates are available for purchase. Complete the series to earn the Academy’s Certificate of Expertise in Aid-in-Dying Care.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ➡️
We welcome you to contact us about your clinical work, your interest in aid in dying, and how we might help you. Please email questions or suggestions to AADM@AADM.org.
Volunteer Teachers:
We welcome clinically experienced aid-in-dying care volunteer teachers. Please contact the Academy to coordinate teaching in Illinois, increase efficiency, avoid duplication of efforts, and maximize the availability of evidence-based information on aid in dying. AADM@AADM.org
If you have specific patient-care questions, use our Clinicians Hotline and provide our experienced aid-in-dying clinicians with the details.
Join the Academy’s active clinical discussions Listserv by signing on here.