Dr. Jeff Kirby, ethicist at Dalhousie University, will be joining us to lead a discussion regarding the ethical dimensions of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental illness. Upcoming changes to the MAiD program in Canada will mean that patients with a sole diagnosis of a mental disorder will be eligible to apply for MAiD in Canada as of March 2023. Dr. Kirby was a member of the parliamentary advisory committee on “MAID and Mental Illness”; he resigned from the panel because of his concerns about the recommendations that were put forth in the committee’s final report.

Following Dr. Kirby's presentation (the first hour of the evening), there will be a question-and-answer session, followed by discussion of key take-aways from the experiences of three mental health professionals (and Brainspotting practitioners) who have direct experience working with patients who have expressed interest in MAiD for Mental Illness.

Monday, November 28th, 2022 7:00-9:00 EST

via Zoom