Physicians' Attitudes and Experiences with Medical Aid in Dying in Colorado: a "Hidden Population" Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 20% of the US population live in states where MAiD is a legal, though highly contentious, practice. Little generalizable data exists on the experiences of MAiD providers who comprise a small, and intentionally hidden, population.

Objective

To examine the nature, extent, and consequences of physicians' participation in MAiD.

Design

An anonymous, multi-wave, mailed survey (RR= 55%).

Participants

An enriched sample (n=583) of Colorado physicians caring for potential MAiD patients.

Main measures

Physician willingness, preparedness, and participation in a continuum of MAiD activities. Other outcomes include the effects of providing MAiD and the barriers physicians face related to MAiD.

Key results

Overall, 81.1% of respondents

SUBMITTER: Campbell EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8751472 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature