Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID)
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has been legal in Canada since 2016. Nurse practitioners, physicians, pharmacists, and “persons aiding practitioners” (including nurses) are permitted to help those who have explicitly requested MAID.
Resources:
CNA Statement on the Passage of Bill C-14 (media release)
Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
Palliative care and end-of-life resources
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