photos : D . W . Dorken |
This is a brief overview of the discussions and decisions made at the May Council meeting . |
By virtue of the Supreme Court ’ s decision in Carter v . Canada , physician-assisted death is now legal across the country . The College has a policy – called Physician-Assisted Death – now in place to help physicians navigate this complicated issue in the absence of government legislation . This policy is substantively consistent with the College ’ s Interim Guidance on Physician-Assisted Death developed earlier this year , with minor changes to reflect the close of the interim period . When Dialogue went to press , the federal government ’ s proposed legislation ( Bill C-14 ) was making its way through the legislative process . If it is passed , the College has developed a draft policy , Medical Assistance in Dying , which will reflect the federal law . The College undertook work on both policies |
to ensure that it could continue to provide the public and the profession with guidance on this important issue . “ Either way , you and your patients will not be left to consider PAD ( or MAiD ) in a vacuum . We will work as necessary to ensure that the College continues to provide accurate and effective guidance to the profession and public on this important and challenging topic ,” said College President , Dr . Joel Kirsh . The government of Ontario has established a referral service to help facilitate access and support physicians to make an effective referral . Please visit our website for up-todate information and Q & As on this issue .
Continuity of Care Planning Council wants to engage members of the profession and the public in
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