Canada's medical assistance in dying: One component of Canada's plan for commpassionate end-of-life care?

Abstract

In June 2016, Canada's federal government passed legislation so eligible Canadian adults can request and receive medical assistance in dying. Previously, the Supreme Court of Canada had ruled that dying people have a constitutional right to assisted suicide. This legislation and the practice of MAID have placed Canada at the forefront of a possible worldwide assisted dying movement. This presentation focuses on why this law was passed, how MAID is done in Canada, and related outcomes and developments.

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Author Details

Donna M. Wilson, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus

Sigma Membership

Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Type

Presentation - Webinar

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Medical Assistance in Dying, Canada, End-of-Life Care

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

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Review Type

None: Educational Material, None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2023-01-26

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