Exploring Canadian Physicians' Experiences Providing Medical Assistance in Dying: A Qualitative Study

摘要

Context. Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) allows a practitioner to administer or prescribe medication for the purpose of ending a patient's life. In 2016, Canada was the latest country, following several European countries and American states, to legalize physician-assisted death. Although some studies report on physicians' attitudes toward MAiD or describe patient characteristics, there are few studies that explore the professional challenges faced by physicians who provide MAiD.