In this first episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I chatted with Dr. Diane McIntosh on the equity considerations that follow the legalization of MAiD for psychiatric conditions.
Listen in as Dr. McIntosh shares her expertise and perspective on this issue, discussing the disproportionate impact MAiD might have on vulnerable populations, how a lack of access to care might drive individuals to seek MAiD, and some of the health equity concerns that are raised by the law.
For more information on MAiD in Canada, check out the link below: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/ad-am/bk-di.html
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