Dementia patient receives MAID following family request

Questions are being raised about the approval process for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for individuals with dementia in Canada, highlighted by a report from the Ontario Chief Coroner’s MAID Death Review Committee. The report reveals that many such individuals experience existential suffering and emotional distress, with only a small percentage receiving palliative care, raising concerns about proper assessments for consent and the adequacy of support available before opting for assisted death.

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