Janine Brown, RN, PhD, CCNE
University of Regina, Saskatoon, SK
Medical assistance in dying was legalized in Canada in 2016. Since then, the health care system has developed policies, processes and best practices. There is also a very human element to working with patients, families and the care community in this space. In this presentation, Dr. Brown will share her reflections and experiences as a bedside registered nurse who worked in long-term care, as an individual who met with patients and families as an independent document witness, and as a nurse researcher.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the interpersonal experiences of a registered nurse working with patients, families and others in the area of medical assistance in dying;
- Recognize the complexities and emotional labour of care participation in ethically complex areas; and
- Identify personal resilience strategies.
CanMEDS Roles Addressed: Communicator, Scholar
