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Medical assistance in dying
Address Locator 1801B
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
613-957-2991
Toll-Free: 1-866-225-0709
Fax: 613-941-5366
Last Updated: Dec 18, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Informed consent must be given (includes knowledge of and understanding of medical diagnosis, available forms of treatment, available options, including palliative care), a written request must be submitted, medical assessments are required and a ten-day waiting period is required * additional provincial requirements may be necessary
Eligibility / Target Population
Must be:
- eligible for publicly-funded health services in Canada
- 18 years of age or older
- mentally competent, including in health care decisions
- diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- voluntary requesting medical assistance in dying without outside pressure or influence
- able to give informed consent
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served
Canada
Description of Services
Medical assistance in dying is available for people residing in Canada who have a grievous and irremediable medical condition * drugs that end life are either directly administered by the physician or nurse practitioner or prescribed and then taken by the patient themselves
Patients should discuss with their physicians or nurse practitioner for information * physicians and nurse practitioners are the ones who provide medical assistance in dying services
Patients should discuss with their physicians or nurse practitioner for information * physicians and nurse practitioners are the ones who provide medical assistance in dying services
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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2023: Suggest an edit
