Exploring key stakeholders' attitudes and opinions on medical assistance in dying and palliative care in Canada: a qualitative study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Canadians have had legal access to medical assistance in dying (MAiD) since 2016. However, despite substantial overlap in populations who request MAiD and who require palliative care (PC) services, policies and recommended practices regarding the optimal relationship between MAiD and PC services are not well developed. Multiple models are possible, including autonomous delivery of these services and formal or informal coordination, collaboration or integration. However, it is not clear which of these approaches are most appropriate, feasible or acceptable in different Canadian health settings in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the post-pandemic period. The aim of this qualitative study is to understand the attitudes and opinions of key stakeholders from the

SUBMITTER: Shapiro GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8646969 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature