Tag: MAiD

#CaretoChat’s sixth season wraps up with a poignant discussion on MAiD

The sixth season of BC Care Providers Association’s Care to Chat speaker series came to an end last Friday with an emotionally-charged discussion on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Before a a sold-out audience of 110 stakeholders and members of the public, panelists addressed the challenges surrounding MAiD since its legalization in Canada. The panel […]

Panelists announced for #CaretoChat on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

The passing of federal legislation in June 2016 to legalize Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care. While governments and stakeholders across Canada have been working together to support the integration and implementation of MAiD within the Canadian health care system,  the issue remains highly controversial, with some advocating […]

Jody Vance announced as moderator of #CareToChat on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

The passing of federal legislation in June 2016 to legalize Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care. While governments and stakeholders across Canada have been working together to support the integration and implementation of MAiD within the Canadian health care system,  the issue remains highly controversial, with some advocating […]

MAiD in B.C.: Breaking down issues surrounding medical assistance in dying

By Michael Kary Since the passing of federal legislation[i] in June of 2016 following the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to authorize physicians to end the lives of consenting patients under certain strict conditions; legalizing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care and the continuing care sector. Since […]

MAiD in B.C.: Care to Chat will delve into medical assistance in dying

Since the passing of federal legislation in June 2016, following the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to authorize physicians to end the lives of consenting patients under certain strict conditions, legalizing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care and the continuing care sector. Since legalization, governments and stakeholders […]