Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of people who transferred locations for MAiD. It used mixed methods with a chart review from one health authority and interviews with key informants across Canada. In the chart review, we found that of 444 MAiD deaths, 42 (9.5%) were forced to transfer due to the religious affiliation of the facility and 33 (7.4%) chose to transfer. In 23 interviews with 18 key informants we found that the most important theme was the suffering caused by forced transfers. COVID-19 restrictions led to fewer choices and more suffering.

中文翻译：

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在 COVID 19 大流行之前和期间强制和选择转移死亡医疗援助 (MAiD)：一项混合方法研究

摘要

本研究的目的是描述为 MAiD 转移位置的人的经历。它使用混合方法，由一个卫生当局进行图表审查，并采访了加拿大各地的关键线人。在图表审查中，我们发现在 444 名 MAiD 死亡中，42 人 (9.5%) 因设施的宗教信仰而被迫转移，33 人 (7.4%) 选择转移。在对 18 位关键知情人的 23 次采访中，我们发现最重要的主题是强制转移造成的痛苦。COVID-19 限制导致更少的选择和更多的痛苦。