Medical Assistance in Dying: Descriptions of and experiences with models across Canada

What is this Study about?

This review examines the implementation of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) across Canada. It explores the perspectives of patients, families, and friends involved in the MAiD process, capturing the human dimensions of end-of-life care. Emphasis is placed on understanding the impact of different MAiD delivery models utilized across jurisdictions. By analyzing these lived experiences, the review aims to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement in MAiD service delivery across different jurisdictions. Insights from this project will inform policy, enhance equity in access, and support compassionate, paerson-centered care for all Canadians navigating the MAiD process.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Participants will be invited to a one-on-one interview to share their experiences as a patient who has expressed interest in MAiD and/or contacted the MAiD program in your area or as a familiy/friend who has supported their loved one through the MAiD process. The interview will be held through an online platform at a time convenient for you. The interview will be audio-recorded and transcribed. The interview will take about 60 - 90 minutes

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

You are eligible to participate if you are 18 years or older, able to communicate in English or French, and are either a patient who has inquired about MAiD services or been approved to undergo MAiD, or a family member or caregiver of a patient who has received MAiD.

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