A qualitative study of experiences of institutional objection to medical assistance in dying in Canada: ongoing challenges and catalysts for change

Abstract Background In June 2016, Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD). From the outset, some healthcare institutions (including faith-based and non-faith-based hospitals, hospices, and residential aged care facilities) have refused to allow aspects of MAiD onsite, resulting in patien...

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Published in:	BMC Medical Ethics
Main Authors:	Eliana Close, Ruthie Jeanneret, Jocelyn Downie, Lindy Willmott, Ben P White
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-09-01
Subjects:	Assisted dying Medical assistance in dying Euthanasia Assisted suicide Institutional objection Conscientious objection
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00950-9