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- The legalization of medical aid in dying (MAiD) in Western countries, like Canada, is influenced by severe health conditions causing great suffering, but there's limited understanding of how Asian Buddhists view this issue.
- A study conducted with 16 Asian Buddhists in Montreal revealed that religious beliefs do not always dictate their opinions on MAiD; some participants supported it based on the concept of self-determination, while others opposed it due to concerns about karma and unnatural death.
- End-of-life care providers must be aware of and sensitive to the spiritual beliefs of their patients to effectively address their needs and choices regarding end-of-life care.
Article Abstract
In the Western world including Canada, grievous and irredeemable health conditions, which cause unbearable suffering, has given support to the legalization of medical aid in dying (MAiD). It is unknown how Asian Buddhists who are in contact with the Western culture perceive MAiD. In this qualitative study, 16 Asian Buddhists living in Montreal took part in a semi-structured interview. Contrary to general findings in the literature, religious affiliation do not always determine moral stances and practical decisions when it comes to MAiD. Some participants were willing to take some freedom with the doctrine and based their approval of MAiD on the right to self-determination. Those who disapproved the use of MAiD perceived it as causing unnatural death, creating bad karma, and interfering with a conscious death. End-of-life (EoL) care providers have to remain sensitive to each patient's spiritual principles and beliefs to understand their needs and choices for EoL care.
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