Ministry of Care and Companionship

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

We can treat pain at end of life

Palliative care supports patients physically, spiritually, and emotionally at the end of life. The goal of palliative care is not to hasten the patient's death, but to attend to all types of suffering and alleviate pain to improve quality of life. Palliative care experts indicate that all physical pain can be treated at end of life.

More palliative care services are needed in Canada, along with supports for persons with disabilities, chronic conditions, or mental health concerns. Sadly, there are documented cases where provincial governments have diverted funds from palliative care to MAiD services. When patients have limited access to well-funded alternatives, they may feel that MAiD is their only choice.

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