Nova Scotia Chapter

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About Us

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.  

Services Provided

  • Build awareness of medical assistance in dying (MAID) through social media
  • Promotion of advanced care planning (ACP)s and Patient Rights
  • Advocacy for end-of-life care and choice
  • ACP, MAID and Patient Rights presentations
  • Build and maintain relationships within the community including active outreach and use of social media

Our Chapter's Team

Linda Furlought

Co-Chair

Upcoming Events

Have questions that only a MAID Provider could answer? Do you wish you could get involved in shaping our webinars? Now's your chance!  On Tuesday, October 24, we'll be hosting a special session with MAID Providers Erica Maynard, NP and Aaron McKim, MD.

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Contact us

novascotia@dyingwithdignity.ca

DWDC supports Canadians navigating end-of-life choice and care, we do not provide the information or means to end a life.

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