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Perspectives on medical assistance in dying amongst persons with traumatic spinal cord injury: a qualitative study.

Shivani TauhDarren NickelLilian ThorpeJanine BrownGary Linassi
Published in: Spinal cord (2022)
Access to MAID provides a greater range of choices for individuals with tSCI but could increase deaths occurring before optimal adaptation and adjustment. The involvement of inter-professional teams, mental health specialists and peers is important to frame hope and understand the potential of a fulfilling life with a tSCI.
Keyphrases
  • spinal cord injury
  • mental health
  • spinal cord
  • palliative care
  • neuropathic pain
  • healthcare
  • mental illness
  • human health