ONLINE MEETING: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Where We Are
This meeting is being hosted by the Constitutional/Civil Liberties Section.
| Speakers: |
Melissa Perry, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright |
| Time: |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Synopsis
Melissa Perry provides an update on the state of the law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD), given the federal government's recent decision to delay the implementation of MAiD for people whose only medical condition is mental illness.
Speaker Bio
Melissa Perry is an experienced litigator practising primarily in the areas of healthcare and life sciences. She advises and advocates on behalf of healthcare and life science clients – including regional health authorities, hospitals, research institutions and biotechnology companies. Ms. Perry’s areas of specific interest and experience include healthcare risk management, medical assistance in dying and other end-of-life issues, substitute decision making, adult guardianship, community and residential care licensing and enforcement, privacy issues, contracts related to the provision of services, the regulation of healthcare professionals, credentialing, hospital privileges, and related medical staff issues. Prior to earning her law degree, Ms. Perry received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of British Columbia, and worked as a registered nurse at BC Women's Hospital in Vancouver on a specialized unit for substance-dependent women and their newborns.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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