The way we are dying in Canada has changed over the years as we advance with more and more chronic conditions. This reality must be translated into education for both our nurses and our medical system as we understand and approach palliative care.
Seniors should not have to fear the end of their life due to inadequate supports and inadequate access, and a lack of feeling of choice in a country such as Canada. I believe, as a federal government, how we care for our seniors at the most vulnerable time in their life reflects our priorities as a nation. We need to be providing seniors with choice, up until their last days, to have high-quality access to relieve their suffering. We have an ability to do it.