Canada's medical assistance in dying: One component of Canada's plan for commpassionate end-of-life care?
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Donna M. Wilson, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus
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- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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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1. Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to describe why the MAiD legislation was passed in Canada and how it affects the nursing profession.
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| Keywords | Medical Assistance in Dying; Canada; End-of-Life Care |
| Publisher | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Date | 2023-01-25 |
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