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04/09/2025

House Bill 140 Reported favorably out of the Senate Executive Committee this afternoon, wtih a voret of 5 to 2, along party lines (I thought Republicans were for freedom and patient autonomy? Guess not.) Next stop: full vote by the Senate and then to the Governor!

04/08/2025

Public Hearing: Medical Aid in Dying

Please meet Dr Varipapa on Wednesday April 9th at 2 PM at Legislative Hall in Dover to testify on House Bill 140, Medical Aid in Dying.

If you can’t attend in person, please call or email your senator today. Read my testimony at the link.

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Please meet me on Wednesday April 9th at Legislative Hall in Dover to testify on House Bill 140, Medical Aid in Dying. If you can’t attend in person, please call or email your senator today. More i…

03/27/2025

Latest Post: Dr Varipapa summarized a recent important study on diet and longevity. Interesting facts, some surprises. Worth a read!

A recent important study published in Nature Medicine examines the impact of long-term adherence to various dietary patterns on healthy aging. Utilizing data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the H…

03/22/2025

Please check out Dr. Varipapa‘s appearance on the Medical Society of Delaware’s podcast, Healthcare Realities, about new legislation in Delaware HB140 providing for end of life options, medical aid in dying (MAID) and most importantly, patient choice and autonomy.

What does it mean to make compassionate, informed choices at the end of life? In this powerful episode of Delaware Health Care Reality, host Nicholas Biasotto, Do, welcomes two distinguished guests to explore one of the most complex and emotional health care topics. Joining the conversation are Robe...

03/20/2025

Medical Aid in Dying: Insights from Both Sides of the Stethoscope

What does it mean to make compassionate, informed end-of-life choices?

In this powerful episode of Delaware Health Care Reality, host Nicholas Biasotto, DO, leads a discussion on this complex and emotional topic. Guests Robert Varipapa, MD advocating in favor of MAID and patient autonomy, and Michael Vest, MD, a Critical Care specialist, presenting concerns against MAID legalization, debate Delaware’s proposed legislation, which could make it the 12th state to allow Medical Aid in Dying.

The three most frequently reported end-of-life concerns were loss of autonomy (92%), decreasing ability to participate in activities that made life enjoyable (88%), and loss of dignity (64%).

The conversation covers patient autonomy, palliative care, hospice support, and mental health resources. They also examine data from Oregon’s long-standing law and the ‘slippery slope’ argument (which has not turned out to be an issue.)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delaware-health-care-reality/id1754245590?i=1000699996182

Medical Society of Delaware

Podcast Episode · Delaware Health Care Reality · 03/19/2025 · 1h 8m

01/06/2025

🥶🥶🥶Offices Closed 🥶🥶🥶

Due to inclement weather conditions, our offices in Dover and Milford will be closed today. The excessive accumulation of snow and ice necessitates this closure.

We urge you to remain indoors and prioritize your safety. Should you require any assistance, please utilize MyChart for communication. This platform provides the most efficient and timely means of reaching office staff.

Please anticipate potential delays in response times today. We extend our best wishes for your safety and warmth during this inclement weather.

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