| Program: | Medical assistance in dying | ||
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Canada. Health Canada |
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| Description of Services: |
Medical assistance in dying is available for adults residing in Canada who have a grievous and irremediable medical condition * under the Criminal Code of Canada permits this to take place only under very specific circumstances and rules * 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 |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
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| 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 | ||
| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Canada | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-957-2991 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-866-225-0709 | ||
| Teletype: | 1-800-465-7735 (Service Canada) | ||
| Fax: | 613-941-5366 | ||
| Email: | hcinfo.infosc@canada.ca | ||
| Website: | www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/medical-as... | ||
| Address: |
Address Locator 1801B Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 |
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| Location: | Ottawa | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/19/2026 |
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