WIDE SPOT meets again on Sunday, May 14th, to explore the question of Medical Assistance in Dying.  YES, IT IS MOTHER’S DAY.  But your mother would want you to think about this!

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME AND LOCATION: We’ll be meeting at KNOX HALL in NEW DENVER at 6 p.m. to begin this very important discussion.  Dessert will be provided. Music by Freya; childcare provided.

We strongly suggest that you attend the Last Wishes Society AGM on the 11th of May to obtain more background on this law.  You can read a summary of the legislation and its implementing documents by following the links below.

The Professional Standards and Guidelines, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia: https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/PSG-Medical-Assistance-in-Dying.pdf.

Interior Health: Medical Assistance in Dying: Assessment of Eligibility:

https://www.interiorhealth.ca/AboutUs/Physicians/PhysMAiD/Documents/Assessment%20of%20Eligibility%20for%20Medical%20Assistance%20in%20Dying.pdf.

And Interior Health: Medical Assistance in Dying: The Patient and Caregiver Journey: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/AboutUs/Physicians/PhysMAiD/Documents/Overview%20of%20Patient%20and%20Caregiver%20Journey.pdf.