Advanced Requests for MAID: Are They Compatible with Canadian Medical Practice?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7202/1084453ar

Keywords:

medical assistance in dying, advanced healthcare directives, canadian health law, capacity, consent, best interests, advanced requests

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English

Abstract

The recent passing of Bill C-7 has placed Advance Requests for MAID (ARMs) on Canada’s legislative agenda. We discuss how ARMs may create ethical and practical challenges for Canadian medical practice.

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Published

2021-12-01

How to Cite

[1]
Mellett J, Mack C, Leier B. Advanced Requests for MAID: Are They Compatible with Canadian Medical Practice?. Can. J. Bioeth 2021;4:78-81. https://doi.org/10.7202/1084453ar.

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): MAiD Ethics

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Critical commentaries

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