Speaker: David C. Leven -
Since 2002, David C. Leven has been the executive director of Compassion & Choices of New York, an organization working to improve care and expand choices at end-of-life. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Syracuse University College of Law. An advocate for patients and an expert on advance care planning, patient rights, palliative care, and end-of-life issues, Mr. Leven plays a leadership role in having healthcare legislation introduced and enacted in New York. Improvements in pain management and palliative care options have resulted from Mr. Leven's legislative work, as well as an increase in the numbers of people with completed healthcare proxies.
Since 2002, David C. Leven has been the executive director of Compassion & Choices of New York, an organization working to improve care and expand choices at end-of-life. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Syracuse University College of Law. An advocate for patients and an expert on advance care planning, patient rights, palliative care, and end-of-life issues, Mr. Leven plays a leadership role in having healthcare legislation introduced and enacted in New York. Improvements in pain management and palliative care options have resulted from Mr. Leven's legislative work, as well as an increase in the numbers of people with completed healthcare proxies.
Mr. Leven lectures frequently to diverse professional groups, students, and citizens of all ages. He is also a regular guest lecturer at College of New Rochelle School of Nursing and Fordham Graduate School of Social Service.
A component of NAHAC’s mission is to support public education and foster effective self-advocacy. During this teleconference Mr. Leven will covers the following topics:
- The fundamentals of advance care planning
- Protecting patient autonomy at end of life
- Palliative care and end-of-life issues
