Travis Dumsday
Assisted Suicide in Canada: Moral, Legal, and Policy Considerations
Assisted Suicide in Canada: Moral, Legal, and Policy Considerations
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The Supreme Court of Canada struck down the criminal laws prohibiting assisted suicide and voluntary active euthanasia in its 2015 Carter v Canada ruling. Assisted Suicide in Canada delves into the moral and policy dimensions of this case, summarizing previous federal and provincial rulings on medical assistance in dying (MAID), and explaining subsequent legislation. It explores the ethical arguments and legal and policy debates related to assisted dying, such as freedom of conscience for health care professionals, public funding for MAID, and extensions of eligibility. The book will alter Canadians' common understanding of life, death, and the practice of medicine for generations.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 01 September 2021
\n Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
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The Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark decision in 2015 by striking down criminal laws prohibiting assisted suicide and voluntary active euthanasia in its ruling in Carter v Canada. However, the debate surrounding this controversial issue continues to unfold.
Assisted Suicide in Canada: An Exploration of Moral and Policy Dimensions delves into the intricacies of this case, summarizing previous federal and provincial rulings on medical assistance in dying (MAID) and providing an explanation of subsequent legislation. Author Travis Dumsday engages readers in an accessible yet nuanced exploration of the most significant ethical arguments surrounding assisted dying. He unravels the related legal and policy debates, addressing thorny issues such as the freedom of conscience for health care professionals, public funding for MAID, and extensions of eligibility.
Carter v Canada will have a lasting impact on Canadians' understanding of life, death, and the practice of medicine for generations to come. Assisted Suicide in Canada offers readers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental legal, ethical, and policy issues surrounding assisted dying. By providing readers with the tools to engage with these complex issues, the book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and debate surrounding this important topic.
\n Weight: 428g\n
Dimension: 162 x 235 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780774866019\n \n
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