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S4E3 MAiD: Creating New Dynamics in the Grief Journey

S4E3 MAiD: Creating New Dynamics in the Grief Journey

Update: 2025-10-15
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Red and Julie are delighted to welcome colleagues and friends (and past What now? guests) Dr. John Beamish and Dr. Kaetlen Wilson. The foursome gathered for a robust conversation about some of the unique aspects of grief with a MAiD (medical assistance in dying) death. They discuss how MAiD can be disenfranchised grief: grief that is not recognized or supported in a culturally normative manner.  

They also delve into how family dynamics, secrecy, contrasting emotional responses, and the actual provision of MAiD can manifest distinct grief experiences. The group brings their many years of experience supporting families through MAiD, both prior to death and during the grieving journey. As MAiD becomes more commonplace in our Canadian context, this episode will be enlightening and supportive for all. 

Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

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S4E3 MAiD: Creating New Dynamics in the Grief Journey

S4E3 MAiD: Creating New Dynamics in the Grief Journey

Julie Brown, David Kennedy, Red Keating