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Conscience‑Based Barriers to Medical Aid in Dying: A Survey of Colorado Physicians

Journal of General Internal Medicine

May 6, 2024

In a survey of Colorado physicians, Mika K. Hamer, PhD, MPH, and colleagues found that among 300 respondents, 26% of those likely to care for MAiD-eligible patients reported ethical and/or religious barriers to participating in MAiD activities. However, most physicians, regardless of perceived religious or ethical barriers, are willing to discuss and/or refer patients seeking MAiD. Read article>>