In February 2023, the Parliament of Canada’s Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying released its second report, recommending, among other things, “that a person of full age and... Read More
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British Columbians are outpacing the rest of Canada in a decline in hopefulness.[1] In 2021–2022, 64% of people in Canada were hopeful about the future, down from 75% in 2016. The nation’s 11%... Read More
Logo: a symbol or sign; derived from the Greek logos, meaning word; and designed to represent, at a glance, whatever it purports to represent. Today, thousands of symbols are used as logos, but they... Read More
Obtaining informed consent from patients undergoing various medical procedures is an essential feature of ethical medical practice. In the context of requesting medical assistance in dying (MAID), a... Read More
It was during the pandemic that I had my first opportunity to meet with a patient approaching end of life. In September 2020, I enrolled in the UBC Legacy Project, where medical students partner with... Read More