Vancouver doctor resigns over MAID transfer authorization

A Vancouver palliative care doctor, Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman, testified in B.C. Supreme Court, resigning from her role due to the prohibition of medical assistance in dying (MAID) at faith-based facilities like Providence Health Care. Alongside plaintiffs Gaye O’Neill and Dying With Dignity Canada, she challenges the constitutionality of such restrictions, citing the distress caused by forced patient transfers. Jayaraman emphasized that patients deserve to receive MAID in a calm environment, arguing that the current provisions in adjacent spaces are inadequate. The case is ongoing, with the plaintiffs expected to conclude their arguments soon.

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