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The Perceptions And Experiences Of Nursing Students On Medical Assistance In Dying (Maid), Jennifer Isaac, Cydnee Seneviratne, Shelley Raffin Bouchal, Shane Sinclair

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Background: The recent legalization, in Canada, of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) places additional responsibility on undergraduate nursing educators to prepare their students for such encounters. Undergraduate students lack familiarity with death and dying, most of which takes place outside the home in health care institutions. How well these future providers identify and communicate with and care for these patients depends on their educational preparation. Educators, along with nursing regulatory bodies, require more research to prepare curriculum and policies, respectively.

Purpose: This study aimed to gain a better understanding of the experiences and perceptions of nursing students on MAiD, their …