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As a charitable organization, Dying With Dignity Canada’s work would not be possible were it not for the generous contributions of our donors. We acknowledge – with an enormous debt of gratitude – our group of financial supporters.
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Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying
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Everything you need to know about requesting medical assistance in dying in your province or territory.
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Learn more about Canada’s assisted dying law and what it means for your right to a peaceful death.
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How to be a Patient Advocate
Navigating the health care system can be confusing and tiring. Managing appointments, refilling prescriptions and getting to and from a clinic can be overwhelming for someone suffering from pain, fatigue, or other symptoms of illness. Having a patient advocate can make all the difference.
Medical assistance in dying Assessment Guide
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law requires that two independent health care providers evaluate an individual’s eligibility for MAID.
Advance Care Planning Kit
Our Advance Care Planning (ACP) Kit invites you to think about and express your wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life. It is intended to provoke thinking, conversation, and planning, and to encourage communication among you, your loved ones, and your health care providers.
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The World Federation of Right to Die Societies maintains a collection of books, movies, and podcasts on their website.
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Meeting Judith Rockert before her medically assisted death
On Friday, June 17, 2022, Judith Rockert invited three staff members and one camera person from Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) into her Toronto home for an intimate conversation about her choice to access medical assistance in dying (MAID). This blog post describes that experience from the perspective of those DWDC staff.
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