End-of-Life Care

Medical aid in dying

Legal framework, requirements and procedure to make a request for medical aid in dying.

Advance medical directives

It is important to express your wishes in the event of incapacity to consent to care in advance.

Act Respecting End-of-Life Care

Access to quality care and support to suit the situation of a person in the final stage of life.

Palliative care

Further to an assessment of the patient’s condition, palliative care is given by health professionals.

Last update: February 23, 2023

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