Sandy Rose, Ph.D.

Sandy is a retired clinical psychologist with a long career in NH, both in clinical practice and as a leader in policy and advocacy. She learned that patient advocacy requires professional advocacy in order to overcome obstacles, such as insurance or regulatory barriers to care.  Sandy became familiar with the workings of the NH Legislature and the process of advancing bills and lobbying for issues that are important for patients and the field of mental health generally.
Sandy also lives with a rare genetic disease. Her experience of this condition also informs her advocacy. She is resolved to help ensure that she and others can have a better understanding of their conditions and greater influence in their care. This includes the ability to communicate what is important, how to weigh costs and benefits in decision making, and have the means to know all the options available for a truly informed choice. Knowing her condition has the potential for an extremely debilitating and painful course, she wants the option of MAiD in New Hampshire for herself and others who may be suffering.
She believes that patient-centered care requires patients to have the autonomy to know and choose how they will die, and to do so without suffering.
Sandy lives in Madbury, New Hampshire.