Webinar: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) & DNR Policy in Canada | Dr. Curnew MD

In this webinar, Dr. Curnew and our team discuss MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) eligibility, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders, required forms, considerations, and common questions asked. The policies outlined in this webinar only pertain to Canada. Please consult your local jurisdiction or ask your healthcare provider for advice.

Resources:
MAID Patient Request Form: https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/014-3889-22
Dying with Dignity Website: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/
MAID Patient Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTLMJ6PSyWo
Organ and tissue donor registration: https://www.ontario.ca/page/organ-and-tissue-donor-registration and https://beadonor.ca/
McMaster Organ Donation: https://anatomy.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/bequeathal-program/

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:20 What is MAID?
04:12 Canadian statistics around MAID
05:50 Common MAID Illnesses
6:48 MAID eligibility
08:43 MAID timeline
10:20 MAID patient request form
11:26 Mental Illness & MAID
13:48 Dying with Dignity Charity
15:44 DNR orders
17:55 End-of-life discussions
26:57 Palliative care
28:13 Organ donations
29:53 How to register as an organ donor
31:14 MAID donation eligibility
32:00 Frailty Score, 6-minute walk test & final thoughts
37:17 MAID phone line & other resources for patients

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