This consultation closed on Jan. 11, 2023.
About the standard
CPSA issued the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) standard of practice in 2016 when MAID was first legalized in Canada for individuals with terminal illnesses. In 2021, Bill C-7 came into effect, which expanded the eligibility of MAID to include individuals with non-terminal physical conditions. On March 17, 2023, individuals whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness will become eligible for MAID under Bill C-7. To comply with this upcoming change, CPSA updated our Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) standard of practice.
What’s changed?
- Additional information added to ensure the patient’s capacity and consent for MAID;
- Requirement added to ensure awareness of the safeguards outlined in the Criminal Code of Canada when determining a patient’s eligibility; and
- Included the use of AHS reporting form to fulfill federal reporting requirements.
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Changes to CPSA’s Standards of Practice impact your day-to-day practice. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us develop clear, reasonable expectations and helpful, applicable resources. We appreciate the time you took and the input you provided.
CPSA members, partner organizations, other healthcare professionals and Albertans were invited to provide feedback on this consultation from Dec. 12, 2022 to Jan. 11, 2023.
Anonymized feedback will be considered by Council at their February meeting. Once amendments are finalized and approved by Council, members will be notified by email and The Messenger newsletter.
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