Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying

Assisted Dying in Canada: Discussion

Dr. Konia Trouton:

I am not aware of the particular research, documentation and findings in question. There have been some Canadian surveys and Canadian investigations that found that those who assess and provide MAID in Canada find the work very professionally satisfying and feel very supported by it. The overwhelming statement that I get from our members in the Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers is that this is the most important, profound and rewarding work they do. They find it professionally satisfying to be able to help people enact their choice and enact what they feel is an important end to their lives. I find that most people are well supported, appreciate this work and find it very valuable.