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Back to Table of Contents Medical Assistance in Dying UBC Nursing DIALOGUES   Since June 2016, it has been legal in Canada for an eligible person suffering intolerably from a grievous and irremediable medical condition to request assistance from a doctor or nurse practitioner in voluntarily ending their life. Nevertheless, ensuring that the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) care option is accessible and equitable to British Columbians is an ongoing process. In March 2019, the UBC School of Nursing’s Dr Sally Thorne moderated a dialogue with a clinical nurse specialist…read more