Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government introduced a bill that, if passed, would limit medical assistance in dying, better known as MAID, to those likely to die of natural causes within a year.
The researchers say their findings show a ‘structural shift’ in how care is being delivered, but warn that ‘sustained decrease’ in home visits could result in worse health outcomes for older patients.
Starting in August, provincially regulated workplaces will have to provide the products, such as pads and tampons, in washrooms or another accessible location, the government announced Monday.
The Alberta College of Pharmacy says in an email that it is aware of the issue, and that it encourages pharmacies to take extra precautions in their storage and sale of products containing dextromethorphan.
