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.

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