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Hello,

I would like to clarify that there is no conflict of interest. I am not affiliated with any organization or institution that deals with this matter, and I am not being compensated. I am a mental health professional with a graduate degree from a university with a social justice focus, pursuing a law degree, and I also conduct and participate in MAiD research. I am familiar with the laws, which specifically dictate that aid in dying is not considered a suicide, and that suicide is not to appear on the death certificate.

From a social justice perspective, and an understanding of the clinical implications for professionals, one must consider that this remains a highly stigmatized issue and population. This has also been confirmed in the existing research. To provide better access and care to these patients, we have to normalize and understand their experience. In my recent review of the literature, findings consistently demonstrate the negative impact that stigma, guilt, and ambivalence towards MAiD result in poor outcomes not only for the patient, but also for the grief of the survivors. Mental health evaluations or elements are often included in MAiD legislation, which means that mental health professionals need to be aware of the most recent, accurate information on this population. Considering that MAiD is on ballots around the world, that means that clinicians will be navigating this process for the first time. They will need information, and I would argue that accuracy is crucial here. It is also in the ACA ethics that counselors need to be aware of these factors, and it is a matter of service.

Regarding my personal experience, my mother was the first to utilize MAiD in my area. That meant I had to navigate the new law by myself, with no support and very little information. It was unnecessarily challenging and that was in large part because of a lack of resources. I understand how valuable a source of information is for all those who will be in my position soon, and I hope to provide them the best. I also understand personally the importance to some that their choice was not related to suicide, and I believe we should continue to honor those by maintaining their right to dignity.

please let me know if you have any questions, but I disagree with the information that’s currently presented, as it is false and misleading. I believe it needs to be further refined, but I am also willing to provide references for a variety of studies and literature to validate my contributions.

That you. MAiDEducate (talk) 17:34, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]