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Canadian Nursing Students’ Understanding, And Comfort Levels Related To Medical Assistance In Dying, Shelley E. Canning Dr., Christine Drew
Canadian Nursing Students’ Understanding, And Comfort Levels Related To Medical Assistance In Dying, Shelley E. Canning Dr., Christine Drew
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Background: Recent legislation regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has important implications for nursing practice and education. It follows that Canadian nursing programmes must integrate theoretical and clinical practice related to MAiD in current curricula. Understanding student knowledge and comfort regarding MAiD provides important direction for developing curricula.
Purpose: To explore the understanding and comfort levels of BSN students regarding MAiD.
Methods: An applied health research methodology drawing on Interpretive Description was employed. Forty BSN students were surveyed before receiving MAiD education delivered through coursework and clinical experiences; 32 students participated in post intervention surveys; six students participated in individual …