Palliative Psychiatry, MAID, and Moral Disagreement with Dr. Daniel Buchman

Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Daniel Buchman, a bioethicist and scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and an associate professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. In part 2, Dr. Buchman highlights the need for shared decision-making and the role of patient perspectives in assessing treatment efficacy. He addresses the intersection of palliative care and medical assistance in dying, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these concepts in mental health care. This conversation delves into the complexities of palliative psychiatry, exploring its relationship with medical assistance in dying (MAID) and the ethical dilemmas faced by psychiatrists. Then, Dan and Dr. Buchman discuss the importance of reducing suffering and improving quality of life for patients with severe mental illness and the challenges of civil discourse in contentious topics and the need for better communication strategies in healthcare.  Special Guest: Dr. Daniel Buchman Everyday Ethics Lab Articles Palliative psychiatry: research, clinical, and educational priorities Applying futility in psychiatry: a concept whose time has come Palliative Psychiatry Oyster Care Reakiro Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/