Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist specializing in healthcare decisions, and Katie Englehart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, delve into the contentious evolution of medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. They discuss how MAID has quickly become a leading option for end-of-life care, now accounting for nearly 5% of all deaths. The duo highlights ethical dilemmas faced by individuals with disabilities, critiques societal support systems, and brings attention to UN concerns about accessibility and care, sparking a vital conversation about autonomy and suffering.
