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Program:
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Medical assistance in dying
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Teletype:
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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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Service Description:
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Medical assistance in dying is available for people residing in Canada who have a grievous and irremediable medical condition * 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 - Population(s) Served:
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Must be:- eligible for publicly-funded health services in Canada
- 18 years of age or older
- mentally competent, including in health care decisions
- diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- voluntary requesting medical assistance in dying without outside pressure or influence
- able to give informed consent
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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