Brian Bird’s contention that allowing medical assistance in dying in Catholic hospitals could end Catholic health care is overblown and completely misses the point about forced transfers. Hospital transfers for most medical procedures are typically done for patients who require specialized equipment, or for surgeons to perform operations which aren’t accessible in every hospital.
A June 2023 Ipsos poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada found that 75 per cent of British Columbians say that “public health-care facilities should provide the full range of health-care services, including MAID, if they have the proper equipment and staff to do so.” This includes 73 per cent of Catholics. The board of Providence Health is completely misaligned with the tax-paying public.Article contentAnother excellent column by Douglas Todd .
Personally, it is my goal to not go to Park Royal, on either side, and I believe that many other Ambleside and Dundarave residents would agree.Article content