The Government of Canada introduces legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.
- OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.
- In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition.
- The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses.
- On October 24, 2023, Health Canada released the Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada 2022 containing data providing insights into MAID assessment and delivery in Canada.