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In response to ongoing misrepresentation of Ontario's recent #MAID reports, here is a deep dive into the data. Bottom line- these reports are quite reassuring overall, and refute many stories about Track 2. Thanks to Eric Mathison for hosting. See 🧵1/ valuejudgments.substack.com/?utm_source=su…

Our latest in JAMA Internal Medicine - Int'l comparison of underlying illness in #MAID recipients- 20 jurisdictions, up to 24 yrs. Relative rates of MAID remarkably similar across jurisdictions + over time. jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

The Fifth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada has been released by Health Canada and PHAC, providing a summary of MAID requests, assessments and provisions for the 2023 calendar year. Read all the results from the report. ow.ly/wqyL50UpRsT

1/ Canada's 5th #MAID report came out last week. More information (82 pages!), less fanfare, likely due to people being better at interpreting observational data. Here's a 🧵 with some key findings canada.ca/en/health-cana…

Having autonomy over end-of-life health care can provide a profound sense of dignity. Health Canada and PHAC is currently seeking feedback on advance requests for MAiD. As a community deeply impacted by these issues, we invite you to complete the survey by Feb 14: bit.ly/4042Nfz

On January 28, join us for a Regional Spotlight on Death and Dying in British Columbia. We'll be joined by MAID clinicians Dr. Don Versluis and Dr. Adam Sandell to learn about navigating MAID and other end-of-life options in BC’s health care system. dyingwithdignity.ca/upcoming-event…

“She is so continually, excruciatingly ill that MAID for mental illness is the only way that she is going to get peace.” macleans.ca/longforms/cana…

Looking forward to speaking about #MAID and marginalization with Sandy Buchman next week. Lots of recent data to go over, and some practical experience as well. Dying With Dignity Canada CAMAP dyingwithdignity.ca/upcoming-event…

1/A🧵to address some of the errors in this report. Bill C7 was a response to Truchon, a case brought by 2 PWDs that affirmed the Carter decision, essentially that prognosis does not determine eligibility for #MAID. It was not an action of government, it was a *reaction*.

Congratulations to Sean Fraser and Marjorie Michel on their appointments as Canada's Minister of Justice and Minister of Health, respectively. We look forward to the opportunity to work together on ensuring equitable end-of-life rights for people across Canada. #cdnpoli 🍁

Son of Kay Carter seeking right to assisted death his mother fought for right up to the Supreme Court. Price Carter suffers from Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, by Kristy Kirkup theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… via The Globe and Mail Dying With Dignity Canada #MAiD

Latest from Sam H Ahmedzai and me, explaining why many concerns raised about #MAID apply just as much (or more) to common palliative care practices. BMJ SPCare blogs.bmj.com/spcare/2025/05…