In this episode of Disrupting Death, Kathy and Keri speak with Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman, joining us to share her views on an issue of great interest to both her and us: forced transfers. Dr. Jayaraman reached out to Disrupting Death to highlight her ongoing quest to eradicate forced transfer of MAiD recipients from institutions refusing provision. In addition to conversation about forced transfers in general terms and the specific choice made by Dr. Jayaraman, this episode also includes discussion about the forced transfer of Samantha O’Neill in April of 2023. https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/woman-with-terminal-cancer-forced-to-family-upset-by-st-pauls-hospital-maid-policy
Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman, MBBS, MD CCFP (PC) is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Practice (Division of Palliative Care) at the University of British Columbia. She practised as a family doctor and palliative care physician for 20+ years. In 2016, Dr. Jayaraman became a MAiD practitioner. She retired from family practice in 2021. In February of 2023 she resigned from her job as a palliative Care physician in hospice over the issue of forced transfers. Dr. Jayaraman continues to be a MAID Assessor and Provider.
Music for Disrupting Death was created by the ever-lovely Sarah McInnis. Sarah is a music therapist, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and End-of-Life Doula. In 2021, Sarah began The Legacy Song Project, writing original songs for folks at the end-of-life, and for folks who have lost loved ones. To learn more about Sarah, visit her website https://sarahmcinnis.com
This episode of Disrupting Death was edited by Sadie Mallon.
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