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    Psychiatry and Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD): Canadian and U.S. Challenges

    • Mon, Sep 23
    • 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
    • Virtual
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    •   Chairs: Richard Martinez, MD & Reena Kapoor, M.D.
    •   Presenter: Richard Martinez, M.D., M.H., DLFAPA
    •   Presenter: Gary Chaimowitz, M.B., Ch.B., M.B.A., ABPN, FRCP+
    •   Presenter: Thomas Strouse, M.D.
    •   Presenter: Patricia Westmoreland, M.D.
    •   Presenter: Joel Yager, M.D.

    This webinar will explore the challenges facing Psychiatry in the context of the legislative and public policy changes in the U.S. and Canada involving Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) in recent years. The speakers will discuss their personal experience with MAiD within their professional work and share their juxtaposing positions. Following the panel discussion, audience members will be encouraged to share their suggestions or questions related to MAiD for response by the panel and participants’ consideration. Topics in the webinar will include ethics, law, the controversial nature of MAiD and the historical perspective of MAiD, so that participants may gain a comprehensive background and provide input on this topic.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Explore the ethical nuances of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD).
    2. Gather a comprehensive understanding of MAiD within legislation and psychiatry.
    3. Gather audience views on the appropriate position for psychiatrist.

    Agenda

    Time Topic
    3:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction of Speakers - Reena Kapoor, M.D., M.H., DLFAPA
    3:10 p.m. Introduction and Overview of MAiD - Richard Martinez, M.D., M.H., DLFAPA
    3:35 p.m. Overview of Canadian MAiD: Irremediable Suffering and Psychiatry’s Challenges - Gary Chaimowitz, M.B., Ch.B., ABPN, FRCP+
    4:00 p.m. Role of Psychiatrists in MAiD in CA: Competency Assessments and Decision-Making - Thomas Strouse, M.D.
    4:25 p.m. Eating Disorders and MAiD: Terminal Illness or Abandonment of Patients? Part I - Patricia Westmoreland, M.D.
    4:45 p.m. Eating Disorders and MAiD: Terminal Illness or Abandonment of Patients? Part II - Joel Yager, M.D.
    5:10 p.m. Audience Q&A and Commentary
    5:50 p.m. Wrap-up – Reena Kapoor, MD and Richard Martinez, M.D., M.H., DLFAPA

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