{"id":16157,"date":"2016-06-14T06:15:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T10:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=16157"},"modified":"2016-06-14T06:15:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T10:15:55","slug":"mahc-seeks-community-feedback-on-medical-assistance-in-dying-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/mahc-seeks-community-feedback-on-medical-assistance-in-dying-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"MAHC seeks community feedback on medical assistance in dying policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is seeking feedback from the community to help develop our policy regarding medical assistance in dying.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong> <broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Bill C-14 continues to be debated, however, medical assistance in dying is permitted in Canada as of June 6, 2016, because of a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision. Through the <i>Carter vs Canada<\/i> decision, the court found that medical assistance in dying is no longer a criminal offence when a physician administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient\u2019s death, at the request of the patient. The decision outlined specific criteria for medical assistance in dying. The decision also does not compel anyone to provide assistance in dying and the federal government will work with the provinces to connect patients with doctors and nurse practitioners who are willing to participate in medical assistance in dying.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>An interprofessional committee at MAHC is working to develop a medical assistance in dying plan, clearly outlining the process for patients and caregivers, while respecting the opinions of everyone involved. Part of developing a clear, comprehensive plan for compassionate end-of-life care is understanding what questions or concerns our patients, families, community \u2013 as well as staff and physicians \u2013 may have. Values-based conversations have occurred with staff in focus groups, and MAHC has launched an <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mahc.survey.esolutionsgroup.ca\/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=Med-AIDatMAHC\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/mahc.survey.esolutionsgroup.ca\/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID%3DMed-AIDatMAHC&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1465864306008000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGflEItb91xq_XUlra-pkiYCLFbXA\">online survey<\/a><\/span> to gather community feedback to help shape MAHC\u2019s plan. The survey is accessible on the home page of the MAHC website or by visiting the medical assistance in dying <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahc.ca\/en\/stayingvisiting\/medical-assistance-in-dying.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.mahc.ca\/en\/stayingvisiting\/medical-assistance-in-dying.asp&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1465864306008000&amp;usg=AFQjCNETcJRGDvhdqPxxvmML-7SkfBF7Sw\">webpage<\/a><\/span>.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>As always, MAHC remains committed to ensuring that patients receive quality end-of-life care, and that their treatment wishes in this regard are valued and respected within a patient- and family-centered care environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss out on Doppler! 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