Dr. Leonie Herx at the Medical Assistance in Dying Committee

On April 25th, 2022. See this statement in context.

April 25th, 2022 / 8:20 p.m.

Chair and Associate Professor, Palliative Medicine, Queen’s University and Chair, Royal College Specialty Committee in Palliative Medicine, As an Individual

Dr. Leonie Herx

Sure. I have 10 seconds.

Currently, Canadians have a right to medical assistance in dying but not to medical assistance in living. Having accessible, high-quality palliative care needs to be a universal right in Canada.

Thank you.

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