Editorial
Seeking the “Why”: Moral Education in Medical Training
Abstract
As a former medical student and resident and current palliative care fellow now 10 years into medical education and training, this year I received my second ever lecture on medical aid in dying (MAID). As concerning as this is given the increasing ubiquity of the practice and the consequent need for physicians-in-training to be well versed on this topic, it is the nature of such education that is even more disquieting. Both educational sessions to date have neglected entirely the question of the rightness or wrongness of the practice and instead have focused on questions related to implementation: issues of referral, logistical barriers, and access to the practice, among other topics.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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