# Event Details - **Event Name**: Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Presentation is for those interested in learning more about the legal options for hastening death with Registered Nurse & End-of-Life Doula.About this EventLegal Means to Hasten Death with an Emphasis on Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)This 90-minute presentation is for anyone interested in learning more about the legal options for hastening death, primarily focusing on VSEDPresenter Trish Rux, Registered Nurse, End-Of-Life-Doula, VSED Specialized, will cover:· A review of the current legal means of hastening death· An in-depth look at VSED, its protocols and legal and ethical implications.Participants will:· Understand why someone might choose VSED to hasten end-of-life.· Learn how to support someone choosing VSED and be prepared for the challenges that may arise in the process.· Gain accurate information about VSED.· Learn how to advocate for autonomy of choice at end-of-life.Trish has been a nurse since 1982 with experience in many aspects of nursing, including hospice and palliative care. An end-of-life doula and educator, she serves as faculty for the Conscious Dying Collective and presents workshops on end-of-life planning and care. Trish manages the website, The Death Doula Collective: (deathdoulas.com [deathdoulas.com]) and is the co-author of Dying Matters: 8 Conversations That Can Change Your Life, available on Amazon https://amzn.to/4qCLWNd [amzn.to]. She brings profound experience and wisdom to the study and practice of death and dying, viewing her work with the dying as a sacred calling.When: Friday, March 20th: 1:30-3PMWhere: AmeriHealth Caritas, LOWER PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE (Onsite only; Zoom is not being offered; this program will not be recorded)Who: Open to the public, no charge - space is limitedQuestions? Email cwilson5@amerihealthcaritasnc.com I will do my best to find the answer for you. If you have questions about the topic, it may be best to just come and learn during the presentation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8c259fb0-fb65-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w740-h740-dc4e321c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8c4f47c0-fb65-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w650-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/legal-means-to-hasten-death-voluntarily-stopping-eating-and-drinking/100001981582344134 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 216 Asheland Ave - **lat**: 35.5862181 - **long**: -82.5559073 - **full address**: 216 Asheland Ave, 216 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e57556078f574dcddd7bddfc42cf89039d839b4d7e136ddc622ff212200d2f89-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc4d331a-gmir.jpg?v=1769507413 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) being held? - **A:** Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 216 Asheland Ave, 216 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking)? - **A:** Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) is organized by AmeriHealth Caritas NC -Asheville Wellness Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Legal Means to Hasten Death (Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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