Lunchtime Guest Series - Medical Assistance in Dying: legislation and ethical issues

Lunchtime Guest Series - Medical Assistance in Dying: legislation and ethical issues

When:                  Friday, September 7, 2018

Time and place:   12:00 pm in the Urquhart Lounge, University Club

Topic:                  Medical Assistance in Dying: legislation and ethical issues

Who:                    Dr. Udo Schüklenk,

Dr. Udo Schüklenk, Department of Philosophy and Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics and Public Policy, taught at universities in Germany, Australia, the UK and South Africa before coming to Queen's. He was chosen by the Royal Society to lead a panel of experts charged with exploring the emotional and often controversial issues around end-of-life decision-making. Their role was to address the social and ethical issues around end-of-life decision-making to help Canadians and policy makers have a knowledgeable discussion around these critical matters. The committee examined a wide range of policies and practices including the use of palliative care, mortality trends the prevalence of advance directives that outline wishes for care at the end of life. 

Join us for a sandwich lunch and lively discussion. $15per guest.

Reservations are required as space is limited. Please contact Valerie at The University Club: 613-533-2846 or admuclub@queensu.ca If you reserve but can’t make it please contact Valerie to cancel your reservation.