Local Chapter
The Nova Scotia Chapter was started in October of 2012 and became official in January 2013 with a strong volunteer component based in the Annapolis Valley, the South Shore and Halifax/Dartmouth. The Chapter was very active in advance of Bill C-14. Over the years the Chapter has offered numerous seminars on Advance Care Planning and the issue of Medical Assistance in Dying.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s series, “Your Health care Team Series ” DWDC will speak with Mono Brown, PhD and Michele King about what they do, common misconceptions about their services, and how they support individuals and their families.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s, “Regional Spotlight Series ” DWDC will speak with Dr. Kim Wiebe and Lindsay Bacala about common misconceptions about the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process, general attitudes toward death and dying, and local resources to help navigate grief.
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Dr. Doug Henshaw lived a life full of colour and adventure. He was a brilliant surgeon and a pioneer in life — and in death. His decision to access medical assistance in dying in September 2016 made him one of the first Nova Scotians to choose ...
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