Social workers' experiences with medical assistance in dying: Survey findings from Quebec, Canada.
Canada
Social work
competence
end of life
euthanasia
medical assistance in dying (MAID)
needs
physician-assisted death
role
survey
Journal
Social work in health care
ISSN: 1541-034X
Titre abrégé: Soc Work Health Care
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7603729
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2023
2023
Historique:
medline:
30
5
2023
pubmed:
15
5
2023
entrez:
15
5
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
As part of a larger survey, we asked social workers whether they had been involved in medical assistance in dying (MAID) so far. Of the 367 survey participants, 141 reported that they had. These were invited to describe their roles, needs, and sense of competence, focusing on their last MAID experience. Roles were diversified, beginning before and extending beyond the provision of MAID. Nearly 60% needed training on MAID. Perceived competence was lower among those lacking training. Findings point to educational needs that must be addressed to ensure the quality of end-of-life care and the well-being of social workers who engage in MAID.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37183409
doi: 10.1080/00981389.2023.2210624
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM