Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying

While there are many pulmonary fibrosis patients who choose to die with dignity through a MAiD procedure, it is still pretty taboo subject among the community. 

During this webinar, Kelsey Goforth, from Dying with Dignity Canada, seeks to clarify what the procedure entails, how to go about applying for it and any other important considerations.

Kelsey is the Director of Programs at Dying With Dignity Canada and has been a staff member with the organization since 2015. She is a graduate of Douglas College’s end-of-life doula program and Centennial College’s Thanatology Certificate program. She has completed a Patient Navigation Certificate from the Health Leadership and Learning Network at York University as well as training in grief literacy. She has also completed Pallium Canada’s Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) course. Kelsey is a recipient of the 2019 Alumni of Influence Award from University College, University of Toronto where she completed her undergraduate studies in political science.