Complete this asynchronous webinar and earn 1.5 CE credits.
Join Dr. Tanja Daws, a pioneer in medical assistance in dying (MAID) in BC and a founding member of CAMAP (Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers), for an in-depth exploration of MAID updates from a Canadian perspective.
In this webinar, Dr. Daws shares key insights from the May 2024 CAMAP annual conference, discussing current national challenges and potential future directions for MAID in Canada.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the overview of MAID in Canada.
- Explore the unique challenges of patients with dementia regarding MAID eligibility.
- Discuss the inclusion of mental disorders as the sole underlying condition in MAID eligibility.
- Consider potential arguments against MAID.
- Learn what other mental health providers and professionals are saying about MAID.
Complete the webinar at your own pace and gain valuable knowledge to stay updated on MAID developments.
The Presenter
Dr.
Tanja Daws
Dr. Daws was born and raised in South Africa. She obtained a BSc and BSc Honours degree in Human Physiology before entering medical school at the University of Pretoria. She graduated in 2000 and practiced as a family physician before moving to Canada in 2009. She provides Family Medicine care to patients in her own practice and consults on patients with chronic pain, migraine and MAID.
As one of the first providers of Medical Assistance in Dying upon it becoming legal in 2016, she teaches and mentors physicians, nurse practitioners and medical residents in MAID. She assesses and provides for patients who wish to have MAID locally and in other communities as needed. Dr. Daws is a consultant for the RACE line for physicians in BC and Yukon. She is a founding member of CAMAP (Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers) and is a member of the Physician Advisory Council for Dying With Dignity Canada. She has presented on MAID internationally. She is a clinical instructor in Family Medicine at UBC.