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Program:
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Medical assistance in dying
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TTY:
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1-800-465-7735 (Service Canada)
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Address:
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Address Locator 1801B
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
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Map
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Service Description:
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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
Ontario Care Coordination Services: Additional information on medical assistance in dying and other end-of-life options
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm: 1-866-286-4023
TTY: 1-844-953-3350
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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To be eligible:
- adult 18 years and older, mentally competent and eligible for provincial funded health coverage
- have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- make a voluntary request for medical assistance in dying (includes knowledge of and understanding of medical diagnosis, available forms of treatment, available options, including palliative care)
- give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying; written request must be submitted, medical assessments are required and a ten-day waiting period is required
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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