Which of the following are eligibility criteria for MAID in Canada? (Select all that apply) A) The person must have a terminal illness. B) The person must have a history of experie... Which of the following are eligibility criteria for MAID in Canada? (Select all that apply) A) The person must have a terminal illness. B) The person must have a history of experiencing physical or psychological suffering. C) The person must be over 18 years of age and have decision-making capacity. D) The person must be experiencing intolerable suffering that cannot be alleviated. E) The person must be in an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability. F) The person must have a mental illness.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. It lists several statements, and the aim is to identify which of these statements are true eligibility criteria. This requires knowledge of the current laws and regulations surrounding MAID in Canada.
Answer
C, D, and E are eligibility criteria for MAID in Canada.
The eligibility criteria for MAID in Canada are: C) The person must be over 18 years of age and have decision-making capacity. D) The person must be experiencing intolerable suffering that cannot be alleviated. E) The person must be in an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability.
Answer for screen readers
The eligibility criteria for MAID in Canada are: C) The person must be over 18 years of age and have decision-making capacity. D) The person must be experiencing intolerable suffering that cannot be alleviated. E) The person must be in an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability.
More Information
In Canada, to be eligible for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), a person must meet several specific criteria, including being of legal adult age and having a grievous and irremediable medical condition. A mental illness alone is not sufficient until at least March 2027.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that the person must have a terminal illness, whereas a terminal condition is not necessary.
Sources
- Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) law - justice.gc.ca
- Medical assistance in dying: Overview - Canada.ca - canada.ca
- Get the facts on MAID | Dying With Dignity Canada - dyingwithdignity.ca
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