Ellen

Dr. Ellen Wiebe: Devoted to Providing Peaceful Endings, Undeterred by Controversy

by

VANCOVUER, Canada — At age 72, Dr. Ellen Wiebe is not your typical retiree. With half her practice devoted to medical assistance in dying (MAID), Wiebe is a pivotal figure in a field that both challenges ethical boundaries and offers profound relief to patients facing unbearable suffering. Since Canada legalized doctor-assisted death in 2016, Wiebe … Read more

Compassion at Life’s End: Dr. Ellen Wiebe’s Devotion to Providing Dignified Farewells Through Medical Aid in Dying

by

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — At 72, Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a respected figure in the field of medical assistance in dying (MAID), continues to devote herself to what she considers some of the most crucial and fulfilling work of her career. Medical aid in dying represents half of her practice, a commitment rooted deep in her … Read more