Question

A 62-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer, severe refractory pain, and functional decline asks about medical assistance in dying (MAID). She is mentally competent and fully informed. According to current Canadian federal law, which statement is correct regarding eligibility?

Accepted Answer

A person must be at least 18, capable, have a grievous and irremediable medical condition, and make a voluntary request not due to external pressure

Answer

MAID is available only to those who are terminally ill with less than 6 months to live

Answer

MAID is available to any adult requesting it, regardless of health status

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Mental illness as the sole underlying condition is currently eligible

Answer

Only physicians may provide MAID; nurse practitioners are prohibited

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer, severe refractory pain, and functional decline asks about medical assistance in dying (MAID). She is mentally competent and fully informed. According to current Canadian federal law, which statement is correct regarding eligibility?