Dr. Carroll, our Guild President, will be co-presenting at URMC Medicine Grand Rounds about so-called Medical Aid in Dying (scMAiD) with Dr. Rob Horowitz.

They will be discussing details about the scMAiD law and how to both talk to patients who ask about scMAiD.

Additionally, Dr. Carroll will be providing some thoughts about how one who categorically disagrees with taking part in the intentional killing of innocent humans can reasonably navigate this issue with patients, colleagues, and the world generally.

Grand Rounds will be held in the Class of ’62 Auditorium at URMC on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 1pm. Watch this space for the zoom link, which will be available later this week.

To repeat what is currently on our homepage…

FLG Statement…and Offer

The Finger Lakes Guild of the Catholic Medical Association is comprised of a dedicated group of Catholic physicians and healthcare professionals committed to upholding the dignity of every human life. In response to the legalization of so-called Medical Aid in Dying (scMAiD) in New York State, we publicly affirm that under no circumstances will we participate in or support this practice. Guided by our Catholic faith and traditional, time-tested, medical ethics, we remain steadfast in providing compassionate, life-affirming care, respecting the inherent dignity of every patient entrusted to us.

We invite individuals, healthcare providers, faith communities, and organizations to partner with/contact us as we work to address the profound ethical and practical challenges posed by Governor Hochul’s decision to sign physician-assisted suicide into law. Together, we can ensure ongoing support, education, and compassionate alternatives that protect vulnerable patients and uphold the true purpose of medicine: healing and hope.