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Medical assistance in dying

 

On June 17, 2016, medical assistance in dying became legal in certain circumstances in Canada. On Nov. 1, 2018, federal regulations were put in place for the monitoring of medical assistance in dying. The regulations address what information must be provided to Health Canada, and by when.

An Alberta Health ministerial directive outlines that Alberta Health Services (AHS) will coordinate and facilitate access to health services relating to medical assistance in dying in Alberta. The AHS Care Coordination Service is the point of contact for ALL reporting in Alberta.

If you have questions about medical assistance in dying, visit: ahs.ca/maid or contact the AHS Medical Assistance in Dying Care Coordination Service at MAID.CareTeam@ahs.ca.

For questions regarding reporting, please contact maidreporting@ahs.ca.

 

Frequently asked questions

  • Medical assistance in dying FAQ

    • What are the requirements for RNs and NPs?
    • What if medical assistance in dying is against my beliefs or values?
    • What do I say if a client wants information on or is seeking medical assistance in dying?
    • What do the medical assistance in dying federal monitoring regulations do?
    • I am an NP and a client of mine has requested medical assistance in dying in writing. Do I need to report this?
    • As an NP that provides medical assistance in dying, am I now required to fax the forms to the Medical Examiner and AHS?
    • Where can I find the forms for medical assistance in dying?
    • I am an NP that does not participate in medicate assistance in dying. Where can I send my client that is asking about medical assistance in dying?
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