Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.
A citizen of Saskatchewan seeking MAID must provide informed, expressed, written, and voluntary consent to the termination of life. Informed consent means that a patient understands the risks, alternatives and consequences of a health care decision. It also means the patient has had all their questions sufficiently answered.
End-of-life situations can be difficult. Despite quality care and support given to patients at the end of life, in a minority of cases, palliative care may not be sufficient to relieve suffering in a satisfactory manner.
Medical assistance in dying means: The administering by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, that causes their death; or The prescribing or provision by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, so that they may self-administer the substance and in doing so cause their own death.
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.
If you are seeking medical assistance in dying you should speak with your doctor, nurse practitioner or local health authority’s care co-ordination service for medical assistance in dying.
The Ontario government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.
Medical assistance in dying occurs when an authorized health practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient’s death, at that patient’s request. This procedure is only available to eligible individuals.
This link is to the Government of the Northwest Territories MAID web page.
Find information about medical assistance in dying
End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.
The Canadian government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.
If you are seeking information about MAiD, you can discuss this with your primary care provider or a specialist. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team.
This is a good introduction to the process of Medical Assistance in Dying, also called MAID, in Canada.
Medical assistance in dying occurs when a physician or nurse practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about the patient's death, at the request of the patient.
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