The Mental Health Components and Team Approach in OCOCA: Oahu & Neighbor Island Perspective

A requirement of the Our Care, Our Choice Act includes all patients who request medical aid in dying must be referred by the attending provider for “counseling,” which is defined as one or more consultations, which may be provided through in-person or telehealth. This session will explore the components of the Mental Health Evaluation as well as the assessment for informed decision-making and competency. Additionally, the session will describe the important & supportive role of the Social Worker and End-of-Life Ally/Doula.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe at least one requirement of the OCOCA.
2. Describe the Mental Health Evaluation Process.
3. Describe the assessment for informed decision-making and competency.
4. Understand the roles of the LCSW and the End-of-Life Doula

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC). The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The planners and presenters for this training have no declared conflicts of interest.