Articles

Choosing when and where

Choosing when and where you would like to have an assisted death may or may not be difficult for you. It might be that you have had a place and...

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Planning the day of MAiD

You may not have the energy or interest in planning what the day of your assisted death might look like, or you might know exactly how you want it to...

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A medically assisted death

When the scheduled day arrives, it is natural to have many different feelings. It is natural to feel both the sadness of saying goodbye and the relief that suffering will...

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Planning for the time left

You may feel yourself watching the clock and anticipating the date and time. This can come with many contradictory feelings including being at peace, fear, loss, anger, sadness, relief, and...

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Grief after a medically assisted death

Being prepared for someone’s death because it was assisted, doesn’t mean that you won’t experience grief. Most people experience very common feelings of grief, such as: sadness, anger, guilt, disbelief...

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For healthcare providers

 

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) can bring up unique experiences and challenges for healthcare providers. It is helpful to have some understanding of the processes to determine eligibility for MAiD...

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Planning ahead: Your wishes

Some people avoid thinking or making decisions about their future needs. By giving thought to your wishes and preferences now, you can be better prepared for changes in your health.

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Choosing a financial advocate

Who would you want to make financial decisions for you if you become unable to do this yourself? The way you name someone to do this is through a Power...

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For family, friends, and unpaid caregivers

As a family member or friend of a Two-Spirit LGBTQ+ person living with advanced illness, you may have questions or concerns about their care or about how you can be...

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About your grief

Many people think of grief as something that happens after death; but it can also be felt when someone in your culture or community has been harmed through discrimination or...

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