Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

Provides information and medical assistance for individuals who want to voluntarily and intentionally end their life. Medical assistance can be done by a doctor or nurse practitioner who gives or prescribes medicine for a person to take themselves that causes death. Service is provided where a patient is located when possible, including in acute care, home residences, or community settings. Eligible individuals must be 18 years or older; have a serious or incurable illness, disease, or disability; be suffering intolerably from their condition; be eligible for publicly-funded health services in Canada; and be able to give informed consent throughout the process. Accepts self-referrals or referrals from a doctor or nurse practitioner.