While MAID is not to be regarded as obligatory .. it is a personal, informed choice and considered as a part of Advanced Care Planning. Persons with dementia can say either “no” or “yes,” but they should be informed and counselled about all their choices with respect to the provisions of care – both living and palliative.
https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home/News-and-Events/Media-centre/Statements
I am elated! It provides for everything we need: support for information about MAID; counselling support for those considering a choice for MAID; and acknowledgement of the shortfalls of the current legislation and the need for support for Advanced Requests (ARs).
We have a way to go, but this new ASC position clears the way for advocates for better legislation and professional practices.
Thank you to the ASC Board, Pauline and all the others who contributed to this new enlightened position.
Ron
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this very important cause. I believe it is not only a courageous view for us as individuals but it is also advantageous for society for those who are so stricken to be so brave. Bravo to all of us who are able to prepare for a heroic end!
Thanks John. I appreciate your support and with he election over, we now have some major opportunities ahead to improve MAID.
If you wish more direct communication with me, please use my email .. rnsposno@gmail.com. I work from there every day, whereas I only check my website on a very infrequent basis.
Ron Posno
519-473-3479