Medical Assistance in Dying — Implementing a Hospital-Based Program in Canada

Madeline Li, Sarah Watt, Marnie Escaf, Michael Gardam, Ann Heesters, Gerald O’Leary, and Gary Rodin

New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM
New England Journal of Medicine

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After Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD), the University Health Network in Toronto implemented a hospital-based MAiD program. UHN offers a framework for assessing patients for and providing MAiD while respecting the rights of patients and staff.


Li M, Watt S, Escaf M, Gardam M, Heesters A, O’Leary G, M.B., Rodin G. Medical Assistance in Dying — Implementing a Hospital-Based Program in Canada. N Engl J Med 2017; 376:2082-2088 May 25, 2017 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMms1700606