ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What happens when treatment is no longer working? How much suffering is too much? What does it mean to have a good death? And, perhaps most difficult of all, should we be able to decide when our own life has reached its end? Medical Assistance in Dying — or MAiD — has been legal in Canada for a decade now. But despite being part of our health care system, for many of us it remains something we know about without really understanding.
This week on the (w)healthy podcast we are joined by, Dr. Sarah Broder, Senior Medical Director for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Services with Interior Health. Shauna and Sarah talk about those difficult questions, to better understand what happens when someone is facing the end of their life, what choices are available to them, and what that experience can mean for the people who love and care for them.
Mentioned publications:
- Being Mortal - Atul Gawande
- A Shared Journey - Interior Health
- MAID Family Support - National Organization
