Health care and medical in Ottawa, Ontario
Queensway Carleton Hospital - Medical Assistance in Dying
Offered by Queensway Carleton Hospital
Website checked March 2026
In short
Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) means that a Physician or Nurse Practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patients death, at the request of the patient.
- Who it is for
- End of life
- What it helps with
- Medical care, Knowing where to go, Making my own choices, Dying with dignity
- Where
- 3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4
- How to reach
- Contact through Queensway Carleton Hospital: (613) 721-2000 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
What is Medical Assistance In Dying?
- Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) means that a Physician or Nurse Practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patients death, at the request of the patient. Medical Assistance In Dying has also been called assistance in dying, or Physician-assisted death.
Why is Medical Assistance In Dying now allowed in Canada?
- In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down sections of the Criminal Code that made medical assistance in dying illegal for patients who meet specific criteria in Canada.
Why is it important for Queensway Carleton Hospital to support Medical Assistance In Dying?
- QCH is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to all its patients. Offering Medical Assistance In Dying as one of the possible options for end-of-life care to qualifying patients is about offering compassionate and high-quality care at a difficult time for QCH patients and their families.
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 721-2000, or use the website.
Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.
3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4
3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4Ottawa, Ontario
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