Supporting Professionals and Families With Expertise

Topical Workshops Include:

Legal Implications of Physician Assisted Dying for Clergy and Parishioners…

Discussion Topics:
• The federal Euthanasia Bill C-14: What this bill really says.
• The provincial Euthanasia Bill 84: What this bill really says.
• How these two euthanasia rulings work together and how they are applied.
• How these rulings can affect your role as clergy.
• When clergy could be liable.

Clergy and End of Life Discussions; Impact of Physician Assisted Dying

Discussion Topics:
• What may clergy’s role be in helping a family/parishioner in euthanasia decision-making?
• How can clergy help protect the most vulnerable in their parish: the elderly, the demented, the mentally ill?
• Euthanasia can change family dynamics – are clergy prepared for that conversation?

Alternatives to Physician Assisted Dying; Hospice and Palliative Care

Discussion Topics:
• Our local resources for hospice and palliative care, what are they?
• Contemporary Canadian Status of Palliative Care, what is it?
• How can clergy prepare for a “Euthanasia or Hospice/Palliative Care” discussion?

What does Physician Assisted Dying Really Mean?

Discussion Topics:
• How does the federal Bill C-14 and the provincial Bill 84 work?
• Mom or Dad is in a long term care facility – do these ruling impact their care?

Our Families: End of Life Discussions and Physician Assisted Dying

Discussion Topics:
• How does a doctor or nurse practitioner determine if someone qualifies for PAD?
• What if the medical condition is psychological and not physical?

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