MAiD Flashcards
1
Q
how many criteria are there for MAiD
A
5
2
Q
what are the 5 criteria for MAiD
A
- funding–> must be eligible for government health services
- capable adult–> 18 or older and capable of making healthcare related decisions
- grievous and irremediable medical condition
- voluntary request for MAiD, not due to external pressure
- informed consent–> aware of alternative, palliative care etc
3
Q
what 4 criteria must be met to be considered to have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
A
- incurable serious illness, disease or disability
- irreversible decline in capability (advanced state)
- intolerable suffering that cannot be relieved under acceptable conditions
4
Q
how many days must elapse between request for MAiD and provision of MAiD
A
10 days (may be shorter if death considered imminent)
5
Q
under what conditions may someone sign by proxy for MAiD
A
- If the person requesting MAID is unable to sign & date the request, another person (proxy) may do so IF:
- In the person’s presence, on their behalf & under their express direction
- 18 years old
- Understand the nature of request for MAID
- Would NOT benefit from the person’s death (including will)
6
Q
does anything compel someone to provide or assist in providing MAID
A
no
7
Q
what % of those requesting physician assisted death have depressive symptoms
A
8-47%
8
Q
do patients have to avail themselves of all possible treatments to be considered “irremediable”
A
no
