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Medical Assistance in Dying — Implementing a Hospital-Based Program in Canada

Madeline Li, Sarah Watt, Marnie Escaf, Michael Gardam, Ann Heesters, Gerald O’Leary, Gary Rodin

New England Journal of Medicine · 2017 · 179 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

After Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD), the University Health Network in Toronto implemented a hospital-based MAiD program. UHN offers a framework for assessing patients for and providing MAiD while respecting the rights of patients and staff.

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