Level 1
What does the acronym MAID stand for?
Medical Assistance In Dying
Who can assess a person's eligibility for MAID?
Physician or NP
What year did MAID officially become legal in Canada?
2016
An arrangement made by a RN with their employer to refrain from aiding in the provision of MAID due to morals, religious beliefs and values is defined as....
What is conscientious objection.
In Canada, if you suffer solely from a mental illness, can you proceed with MAID?
No. Will be reviewed March 2024.
What is the MAIN difference between palliative sedation and MAID?
Palliative sedation: person passes from their illness.
MAID: person passes from the administration of the drugs.
Procedural Safeguards
What is the role of the RN in the provision of MAID?
End of life care, comfort, support.
Name 5 criteria a person has to meet to be eligible for MAID in Canada.
-eligible for publicly funded health care in Canada.
-at least 18 years old
-has grievous medical condition
-has given informed consent
-made the request voluntarily
A disease that is at an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability is also known as......
What is a Grievous or irremediable medical condition.