This report was issued in May 2019.
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CTV news clip and article (Feb 2018)
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/doctors-researchers-defend-hospices-that-don-t-want-to-provide-assisted-death-1.3812248
News 1130 article (BC, Feb 2018)
http://www.news1130.com/2018/02/11/palliative-care-president-airs-concerns-fraser-health-maid-policy/
Health Canada invited submissions regarding proposed regulations for monitoring of MAiD (viewable here: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2017/2017-12-16/html/reg6-eng.html)
The CSPCP submitted two strong recommendations:
1. To record the nature of the grievous and irremediable suffering
2. To measure, monitor, and reporting on the availability of alternatives such as palliative care, social services, and respite.
In October 2017, the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) conducted a survey of its members regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). The purpose of the survey was to help the CSPCP Board to accurately represent members’ views and to guide future actions.
To view the results,click here
Since the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the CSPCP has continued its focus on access to high quality for palliative care for all Canadians. Information on this aspect of our work is located in the Advocacy and Partnerships section of our web site.