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| Dr Ramona Coelho |
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) published an article and podcast by Dr Coelho on December 4, 2024.
Link to the BMJ article and podcast by Dr Coelho that was published on December 4 (Article and podcast Link).
In her podcast, Dr Coelho discusses the importance of the recent report from Ontario’s MAiD Death Review Committee (MDRC). She outlines several cases that were highlighted in that report.
Dr Coelho explains how Canada's euthanasia law works and how the legalization of euthanasia is affecting vulnerable patient groups.
Dr Coelho warns that Canada's experience with euthanasia serves as a cautionary tale:
Governments must prioritize the care of their most vulnerable citizens by investing in mental health services, disability supports, housing, palliative care, and community life, while rejecting ableism and recognizing the inherent value of all lives.
MAiD may appear compassionate, but we risk being blindsided by discrimination that makes it seem justifiable to end some lives over others. As physicians, we pride ourselves on compassion, yet the Ontario report reminds us that, despite our claims of progress, we often fail our most vulnerable populations.
Link to the BMJ article and podcast by Dr Coelho that was published on December 4 (Article and podcast Link).
Dr. Ramona Coelho is a family physician based in London, Ontario, whose practice largely serves marginalized individuals. She is a Senior Fellow of Domestic and Health Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and co-editor of the forthcoming book Unravelling MAiD in Canada: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide as Medical Care. Additionally, Dr. Coelho is a member of the MAiD Death Review Committee, where she collaborates with the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario to provide expertise in reviewing MAiD deaths and enhancing public safety.
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