Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Dr. Tom Koch and Ken Berger
Dr. Tom Koch and Ken Berger
Dr. Tom Koch and Ken Berger
Saturday 10th September 2022
Trish Wood, Dr. Tom Koch, and Ken Berger discuss the rise of medically assisted dying in Canada and its ethical implications.
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Get the buttons here!Challenging Healthcare Ethics: The Rise of Medically Assisted Dying in Canada
We want our medical system to fix people and if you cannot fix them, to make their life endurable in somehow not in any way to downplay how bad depression could be.
What happens when a medical system, once trusted, starts valuing assisted dying over patient care? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Trish Wood is Critical', award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with ethicist Dr. Tom Koch and lawyer Ken Berger to tackle this unsettling trend in Canada's healthcare. They dive into the controversial topic of medically assisted dying, especially in light of the country's response to COVID-19.
A recently surfaced tape of a critically ill man being offered MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) instead of better treatment has sparked outrage and raised important ethical questions. Dr. Koch and Berger argue that the focus on assisted dying has overshadowed the need for quality care, particularly for veterans and individuals with disabilities. They also discuss the increasing privatization of home care and the implications for those who rely on these services.
The conversation doesn't stop there; it also covers the importance of autonomy in end-of-life decisions and the urgent need for political action to address these ethical dilemmas. As a poignant addition, Trish pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away just before this episode was recorded. This episode is essential listening for anyone concerned about the ethics of healthcare and the current state of the Canadian medical system.