Exploring family medicine preceptor and resident perceptions of medical assistance in dying and desires for education.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the perspectives of family medicine preceptors and residents, including their interest and intent to participate in and their knowledge and willingness to teach or learn about medical assistance in dying (MAID). DESIGN: Two anonymous surveys were distributed via e-mail using a Dillman approach to residents and preceptors. Responses were collected between August 23 and November 29, 2016. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. SETTING: The large, 4-site Queen's University family medicine residency program in southeastern Ontario. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 71 preceptors and 62 residents. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Physician and resident knowledge of and experience, comfort, and confidence with MAID; willingness to participate in MAID; perspectives on the effect of MAID on team relationships; and…