Watch these videos with Kelsi Sheren and decide…
She references SAGE journals. https://journals.sagepub.com/loi/OME
MAID vs. Palliative Care
Health Canada projects saving $1.273 trillion between 2027 and 2047 by providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to 14.7 million Canadians instead of palliative care.
The video “Exploring the Controversy of Medical Assistance in Dying: A Discussion on Ethics and Euthanasia with Kelsi Sheren” delves deeply into the complex and contentious issues surrounding Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) legislation. The discussion highlights significant ethical concerns regarding the broad eligibility criteria for assisted death, notably the inclusion of mental illness as a qualifying condition and the possible targeting of vulnerable populations. Critics in the video argue that the current system is fraught with loopholes and insufficient oversight, allowing individuals—sometimes without adequate mental health assessments—to access euthanasia services too readily. The narrative is woven with real-world examples, such as cases where young people and those with disabilities are offered assisted death instead of proper care, sparking fears that MAID sometimes functions as a tool for social engineering rather than compassion. Additionally, the video addresses the wider societal and governmental implications of assisted dying.
