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Faith leaders oppose changes to MAID law
‘Imposing the intentional taking of human life as a solution to human suffering is unacceptable for a civilized society’
Palliative care suffers because of MAID
“It is easier and cheaper for the government to provide euthanasia rather than continue with palliative care”
Health authority threatens to shut down hospice for not providing assisted suicide
A B.C. private hospice must drop its refusal to provide medical assistance in dying (MAID) for qualifying patients in its care. Or else
Put end-of-life wishes at the top of your to-do list
People who have conversations about their end-of-life preferences are much more likely to be satisfied with the care received
Break the awkward silence about end-of-life decisions
Why you should start talking early to your family and friends about your wishes, and some tools to help you get the conversation started
Dealing with the deaths of close friends
As much as we may wish to avoid the obvious, there’s increasing likelihood of the death of treasured old pals, neighbours and work associates.
A common-sense approach to eldercare
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) is designed to treat elderly patients in a way that respects their abilities and limitations, speeds healing and promotes safe discharges home
Facing frailty head-on
A national seniors strategy needs to account for complexity in the aging process, including risk and vulnerability
Facing frailty head-on
A national seniors strategy needs to account for complexity in the aging process, including risk and vulnerability
Address your fear of dying, express end-of-life care wishes
As physicians, we see death made worse and more painful every day by poor advance care planning
Assisted dying and the dark corners of history
We need to learn from the lessons of history when considering assisted dying for those with disabilities – no matter how unsettling that history may be
