Guidance for those engaged in discussion around end-of-life decisions
On May 25, 2020, the General Council Executive accepted recommendations to update the church’s statement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) (see TICIF 02; statement begins on page 3).
Since the original 2017 statement was adopted, challenges to the legislation governing Medical Assistance in Dying have arisen. The revised statement offers guidance on these issues for people in the United Church engaged in discussion around end-of-life decisions.
The revised statement includes the following updates:
Please read the full TICIF 02 on the United Church Commons.