The Discourse of Medical Assistance in Dying and Its Relationship With Hospice Palliative Care in Canada: An Integrative Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore how the legalisation of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has shaped the discourse of MAiD and its relationship with hospice palliative care (HPC) in Canada.

Background

There is perceived tension in the discourse between the goals of MAiD and HPC, but little literature examines this relationship and the effect it has on healthcare providers such as nurses.

Design

Integrative review following Whittemore and Knafl's and Toronto and Remington's methodology.

Review methods

A search was conducted to identify literature discussing MAiD and HPC in Canada. Articles were critically appraised for methodological quality. Data from each article were abstracted, thematically analysed, and synthesised.

Data sources

Initial searches were conducted in CI

SUBMITTER: Dorman JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907596 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature