Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide 101
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide 101 is the first half of a two-part course that covers a broad scope of topics related to euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada using a Hippocratic approach.
Syllabus
Conversation: Establishing Language Parameters
What is the Situation in Canada?: "Euthanasia in Canada: A Cautionary Tale" article by Leiva et al (p 17)
Finding Common Ground: 3 Scenarios
Finding Common Ground: Scenario 1: Autonomy
Finding Common Ground: Scenario 2: Suffering
Finding Common Ground: Scenario 3: Policy
"First, Do No Harm" article by M Komrad
"MAiD and Mental Illness" 2019 Conference Video by N Fernandes
"A National Survey of Canadian Psychiatrists’ Attitudes toward Medical Assistance in Death" article by Rousseau et al
"Why psychiatrists should oppose euthanasia for their patients" video by M Komrad
Module 3 Assessment: Reflection Piece
"Dr. Catherine Frazee – Justice Committee Parliamentary Hearing" video
"Disability, Constructed Vulnerability, and Socially Conscious Palliative Care" article by CJ Gill
"Failing People with Disabilities " report by Advisors to the Vulnerable Persons Standard
"No, We Don't Think Our Doctors Are Out to Get Us" article by CJ Gill
Module 4 Assessment: Reflection Piece
"Talking About Assisted Suicide with Clarity and Compassion" CPL 2019 conference video by S Gray Connors
"How to Change Hearts and Minds on Assisted Suicide" CPL 2018 conference video by J Van Maren and B Alleyne
Module 5 Assessment: Reflection Piece
Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide 101 Bibliography
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