Monthly Archives: July 2018
MAiD & a Directive to Protect your Future Self
Letitia Meynell considers a critique of advance directives for medical assistance in dying and suggests that the wishes of capable persons for their future incapable selves should be respected.
In Support of Breastfeeding
Martha Paynter supports the World Health Assembly’s resolution on breastfeeding and calls for grassroots action to improve education, care, support and pride related to breastfeeding.
Time to Listen to Trans & Gender Diverse Children
Julia Temple Newhook explores the current shift in health care for trans and gender diverse children: from the shame of childhood closets to the celebration of self-acceptance.
Can Nurse Practitioners mention MAiD to patients?
Jocelyn Downie suggests that nurse practitioners can and should initiate discussions about medical assistance in dying with patients for whom it may be an option.
Impact Ethics 