The deVeber Institute hosted a three-night lecture series in March 2022 on palliative care and MAiD featuring doctors, lawyers, and psychiatrists at the forefront of the conversation.
Recordings from each night can be viewed below.
Questions? Comments? Please contact us at bioethics@deveber.org
Night One: Three Perspectives
An analysis of dignity conserving care, MAiD and individuals with disabilities, and “radical autonomy” in Supreme Court jurisprudence.
With presentations from Dr. Margaret Cottle, David Shannon, and Dylan McGuinty Jr.
Night Two: Doctors’ Roundtable
A conversational evening focused on whole-patient palliative care and addressing challenging patient requests with compassion.
Featuring presentations from Dr. Leonie Herx, Dr. Thomas Bouchard, and Dr. Paul Zeni.
Night Three: Mental Health and MAiD
Two psychiatrists address the challenges concerning MAiD and the state of mental health resources in Canada.
Featuring presentations from Dr. John Maher and Dr. Sephora Tang.