Suddenly, those with grievous and irremediable medical conditions seeking to end their life worry they may no longer have access as health-care resources dwindle. However, she stressed that clinicians in “most areas” in Canada are continuing to be able to support end-of-life care. Among other pressing concerns for end-of-life providers: the impact of physical distancing on requirements earlier in the MAiD process. Long said she is hopeful that other regions follow suit and take similar steps to support MAiD amid COVID-19. Reach her by email at wgillis@thestar.ca or follow her on Twitter: @wendygillisOpinion | Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford made our health-care problems worse.

Source: thestar March 28, 2020 01:38 UTC