Re-examining medical assistance in dying for mature minors in Canada: Reflections for health leaders.
Healthc Manage Forum
; 36(3): 170-175, 2023 May.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36408883
ABSTRACT
In Canada, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is legal for many Canadians based on several criteria, though minors who are deemed sufficiently capable to make medical decisions (i.e. mature minors) remain ineligible. In this article, we provide insight into recent philosophical and legal evidence related to MAiD for mature minors. We begin by providing an overview of literature pertaining to MAiD for mature minors in particular (including evidence from Belgium and the Netherlands), followed by a discussion on the lessons that can be learnt from Canada's MAiD implementation process (in general) and other forms of paediatric end-of-life care. As a whole, we aim to highlight some key takeaway messages for health leaders to consider as deliberations on MAiD for mature minors continue.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Assistência Terminal
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Suicídio Assistido
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Healthc Manage Forum
Assunto da revista:
HOSPITAIS
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá