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End-of-Life Care Resources for the Elderly in Canada

End-of-Life Resources for the Elderly in Canada

Nice has compiled an online library of resources and tools focused on end-of-life care for Seniors in Canada.

The resources are a mix of Tools created by NICE and links to a curated list of external documents, web pages and videos.

This page features the end-of-life resources.

‍You can also use our search page to filter resources by keyword, category and type.

This is a collaborative effort and we welcome edits of existing tools and suggestions for new tools and resources.

End-of-Life Care Resources

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Saskatchewan

A citizen of Saskatchewan seeking MAID must provide informed, expressed, written, and voluntary consent to the termination of life. Informed consent means that a patient understands the risks, alternatives and consequences of a health care decision. It also means the patient has had all their questions sufficiently answered.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Alberta

End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - New Brunswick

Medical assistance in dying occurs when a physician or nurse practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about the patient's death, at the request of the patient.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Newfoundland & Labrador

Medical assistance in dying means: The administering by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, that causes their death; or The prescribing or provision by a doctor or nurse practitioner of a substance to a patient, at their request, so that they may self-administer the substance and in doing so cause their own death.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - North West Territories

Medical Assistance in Dying Interim Guidelines have been developed to ensure this service is provided in a safe, fair and consistent manner in the Northwest Territories.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Nunavut

This link is to the Government of the Northwest Territories MAID web page.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - PEI

Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Quebec

End-of-life situations can be difficult. Despite quality care and support given to patients at the end of life, in a minority of cases, palliative care may not be sufficient to relieve suffering in a satisfactory manner.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Yukon

Find information about medical assistance in dying

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID BC

If you are seeking medical assistance in dying you should speak with your doctor, nurse practitioner or local health authority’s care co-ordination service for medical assistance in dying.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID Ontario

The Ontario government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID in Canada

The Canadian government's web page on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provides information and resources for individuals and families who may be considering this end-of-life option.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAiD Manitoba

Medical assistance in dying occurs when an authorized health practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about a patient’s death, at that patient’s request. This procedure is only available to eligible individuals.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAiD Nova Scotia

If you are seeking information about MAiD, you can discuss this with your primary care provider or a specialist. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the Nova Scotia Health MAiD Access and Resource Team.

Palliative Care - Alberta

What is Palliative and End-of-Life Care? Learn about this type of care, who it's for, and if it's right for you.

Palliative Care - BC

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness – whatever the diagnosis. Care can be provided wherever the client is living, whether at home, in hospice, an assisted living residence or a long-term care home.

Palliative Care - Manitoba

Palliative or end-of-life care is an approach to care that improves the quality of living and dying for the patient and their families.

Palliative Care - New Brunswick

The framework for a provincial palliative care strategy will help enable progress in the care New Brunswickers receive. The framework outlines strategic directions and is intended to guide regional health authorities, health-care providers and community organizations in planning integrated palliative and end-of-life care services

Palliative Care - Northwest Territories

Current best practice is for providing a palliative approach to care beginning earlier within person’s journey with an illness. This approach better meets the individual’s health care needs and also supports family and community caregivers throughout the illness, not just at the end of life.

Palliative Care - Nunavut

Healthcare delivery in community health centres across Nunavut reflects their history as isolated nursing stations, each very much shaped by local history and the nurses who have worked there, largely independently.

Palliative Care - Ontario

Ontario is working to provide patients with more choices for palliative and end-of-life care.

Palliative Care - Prince Edward Island

If you have a progressive life limiting illness, the Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.

Palliative Care - Quebec

Learn about palliative care, who is covered by palliative care and the procedure for receiving palliative care

Palliative Care - Saskatchewan

Hospice palliative care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who have illnesses that do not go away and often get worse over time and for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.

Palliative Care - Yukon

Palliative care is a specialized approach to care for people and families living with a life-limiting illness. Often their illness is at an advanced stage.

End-of-Life Care Resources for the Elderly in Canada

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