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Bioethics Matters: End of Life Decision-Making and Advance Care Planning

March 23, 2020
Bioethics Matters

End of Life Decision-Making and Advance Care PlanningMoira McQueen, LLB, MDiv, PhD When is it right to discontinue life sustaining treatment either for myself or for a family member? Is…Read more →

Bioethics Matters: Health Ethics Concerns over Cannabis Use and Vaping

February 14, 2020
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Moira McQueen, LLB, MDiv, PhD It is somewhat perplexing that, after years of education and public health warnings about cigarette smoking, any government would then introduce the legalization of cannabis…Read more →

Bioethics Matters: Medical Assistance in Dying: A Review of the Legislation

February 14, 2020
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Bridget Campion, PhD The Canadian government has announced plans to review legislation governing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). This article will provide an overview of the current legislation and Catholic…Read more →

New! Bioethics Matters: Challenges in Ontario Health Care: A Personal Reflection

October 17, 2019
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Bridget Campion, PhD Recently I had the occasion to witness challenges in Ontario health care in a personal way. My friend, G, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, had lived…Read more →

Bioethics Matters: Treatment of Children with Gender Dysphoria

October 3, 2019
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Moira McQueen, LLB, MDiv, PhD Currently in Canada there is zealous promotion of all LGBT matters. There is, however, often a lack of scientific evidence for some claims that are…Read more →