On June 17, 2016, the federal government passed legislation to amend the criminal code to allow access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for those who are eligible. To support physicians and nurse practitioners (clinicians), the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care engaged the Centre for Effective Practice to develop a resource to help clinicians better understand the process to be undertaken for the provision of MAID. Developed as part of Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative under the clinical leadership of Dr. Sandy Buchman, the goal of this resource is to support clinicians (physicians and nurse practitioners) with the provision of MAID and to implement a consistent approach to the process within Ontario. This resource also highlights key considerations and recommends processes for the provision of MAID by medical and nurse practitioners based on extensive consultations with key stakeholder organizations and regulatory bodies. It is intended to supplement, not circumvent, existing regulatory body requirements or institutional processes that have been implemented. The Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative is aimed at developing and disseminating health information and clinical tools to support primary care providers. Its purpose is to improve engagement and enhance communication with primary care providers across Ontario and is a collaboration of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) and the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) and the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP). Relevant Links:
- Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Resource
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care page -includes public-facing Patient Pathway, FAQs, and other tools
- Other Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative clinical tools:
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