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 / PDF p 3)
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 Health" 2021 Conference Video by J Maher
"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
"Humanizing Healthcare: Patient Perspectives" 2021 Conference Video by D Shannon
"Disability, Constructed Vulnerability, and Socially Conscious Palliative Care" article by CJ Gill
"Failing People with Disabilities " report by Advisors to the Vulnerable Persons Standard
"Medical Assistance in Dying: Challenges of Monitoring the Canadian Program" article by J Kotalik
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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