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November 29, 2015

Medical aid in dying ‘a catastrophic idea’

Dr. Balfour Mount, the father of Canadian palliative care, said he was trained to kill the suffering, “not the person who is suffering.”

MONTREAL - After 30 years in palliative care medicine, Dr. Bernard Lapointe is adamant that regardless of what the law says he will never euthanize a patient. He is among thousands of law-abiding Quebec doctors who are facing some of the most difficult days of their professional careers as the province hurtles towards Dec. 10 and the legalization of euthanasia.

Published in Canada
April 23, 2014

'Father of palliative care' warns Couillard against euthanasia legislation

Dr. Balfour Mount, considered the “father of palliative care in North America,” has written an open letter to Quebec’s new premier advising him against re-introducing the euthanasia bill.

OTTAWA - Dr. Balfour Mount, considered the “father of palliative care in North America,” has written an open letter to Quebec’s new premier advising him against re-introducing the euthanasia bill.

Published in Canada