Amid news that some Canadians have been asked, unprompted, if they wish to seek euthanasia, a B.C. group has developed a “defence kit” for people to ensure they don’t get pressured into receiving medical assistance in dying (MAID).
The Delta Hospice Society (DHS) has designed a Do Not Euthanize (DNE) Defence Kit, legally vetted and distinct for each province and territory.
The kit includes a wallet-sized DNE card that includes the name of the cardholder and reads, “I require healthcare not ‘MAID.’ For more information contact: #1-800-232-1589.” The reverse side says, “I, (name here), have signed a Do Not Euthanize Advance Directive (DNE).”…