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Isabelle Marcoux is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree as well. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research in social human sciences oncology at Université de Nantes and social preventive medicine at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research interests primarily focus on medical assistance in dying, euthanasia, and assisted suicide, examining attitudes, knowledge, and practices related to end-of-life decisions. She investigates the associated factors and ethical issues surrounding these practices, alongside the transition from curative treatment to palliative care. Moreover, Marcoux explores the access to palliative care and the effects of public policies on medical end-of-life practices. Her methodological approaches aim to address the complexities of end-of-life research and the communicational and relational aspects involved in care.
Department of History