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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

  • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
    • FAQs for MAID Clinicians

Nova Scotians who are seeking information about MAiD can discuss this with their primary care provider or a specialist.  They may also contact the Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team, toll free at 1-833-903-6243, or 902-491-5892 within the Halifax region. The Office email address is: maid@nshealth.ca.  Voicemail and email messages will receive a reply within 1-2 days.

In order to be eligible for medical assistance in dying, you must meet all of the following criteria. You must:

  • be eligible for health services funded by the federal government, or a province or territory (or during the applicable minimum period of residence or waiting period for eligibility)
    • generally, visitors to Canada are not eligible for medical assistance in dying
  • be at least 18 years old and mentally competent. This means being capable of making health care decisions for yourself.
  • have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
  • make  a voluntary request for MAiD that is not the result of outside pressure or influence
  • give informed consent to receive MAiD

Only persons who meet ALL of the above criteria are eligible to be assessed for MAiD.

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MAiD Forms and Documents

MAiD documents are to be completed only under the guidance of a MAiD clinician, or the Nurse Navigator.

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Nova Scotia Regulated Health Colleges Professional Standards for MAiD

Physicians and Nurse Practitioners completing the first MAiD assessment are required by their health colleges to provide the patient a copy of their respective standard.  Please print the document, or contact the MAID office and a copy will be mailed to you.  Call 902-491-5892, or email MAiD@nshealth.ca.

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MAiD Family and Patient Information

Information about MAiD for families and patients. 

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Contact

 Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team
 1-833-903-6243, or 902-491-5892 maid@nshealth.ca

Helpful Links

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Resources from the Canadian Virtual Hospice
Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (justice.gc.ca)

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