Accessing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) became legal in Canada in June, 2016. This
marks a unique time in our history, as eligible persons can now opt for an assisted death …

Background The legalisation of medical assistance in dying in numerous countries over the
last 20 years represents a significant shift in practice and scope for many clinicians who …

This article explores the ethical challenges of providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
in a paediatric setting. More specifically, we focus on the theoretical questions that came to …

Background: Following the Supreme Court of Canada's Carter Decision, medical assistance
in dying (MAID) became possible with individual court orders in February 2016 …

Background In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed federal legislation allowing
eligible adults to request Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Since its implementation …

Background: Assisted dying is legal in four European countries and three American states.
Elsewhere, particularly in more affluent or mainly Protestant countries, it remains …

Objectives: Physician-assisted dying (PAD) is legal in several countries in Europe and some
states of the United States. Despite regular societal debate in New Zealand about assisted …

Background Individuals who accompany a loved one through medical assistance in dying
(MAiD) have to live with the experience and the psychological, moral and social …

Aim Describe the reported lived experiences of nurses who have participated at any stage of
voluntary assisted dying (VAD), from the initial request to the end of life. Design A qualitative …

Background: Family members and healthcare providers play an integral role in a person's
assisted dying journey. Their own needs during the assisted dying journey are often …